I was somewhat shocked when my 9800 Pro (OEM) wasn't listed, even though I'm pretty certain it is supported.
Same here - this stinks of a subtle marketing ploy intended to misinform users with older hardware - ironic that the listed cards happen to only be available on the G5 line (except for the powerbook options).
really though - 9700 mobility and 5200 go are listed as compatable but the 9800 PRO is not? Ridiculous.
Yeah, because we know all those P2P lawsuits for music and software have basically stopped all usage of them!
I could imagine that there will be no Version available for these reasons.
They sued someone for uploading a BETA(!!!) Version (yes, and for breaking a NDA, yadayadayada), I don´t want to think of what they would do to someone who uploads a good selling product....
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Originally posted by Louzer
I'm sure you'll find it out there somewhere (you probably could find it now).
Well, there is no sign of it as of now....
(And remember, kids, downloading software you don´t own or you don´t have the rights for is illegal (and it makes baby jesus cry)).
Same here - this stinks of a subtle marketing ploy intended to misinform users with older hardware - ironic that the listed cards happen to only be available on the G5 line (except for the powerbook options).
really though - 9700 mobility and 5200 go are listed as compatable but the 9800 PRO is not? Ridiculous.
Feel free to take off the tinfoil hat and wipe the foam from your mouth...
The 9800 Pro is completely compatible, even a flashed PC OEM version running at 2x in a G4.
I were disappointed when my Powerbook whit Radeon Mobility 9600 where pulled from the supported gf card list! Anyone here that know if it still should work?
Strawberry and Mike Peel: Are there two separate products and prices for single license and family pack on your education store site?
04BlackWRX -- So when you last upgraded, it was specifically stated that it was single license only? Did you buy the educational version and try to install it? Nice car, by the way :-)
What I'm getting at is that I'm wondering if the educational version is already a multiple license version, similar to MS Office educational. I'll ask the Mac geek at the university computer store also.
04BlackWRX -- So when you last upgraded, it was specifically stated that it was single license only? Did you buy the educational version and try to install it? Nice car, by the way :-)
F1Turbo - When I bought Jaguar and Panther (both from the Education Store on Apple.com) I was given a box with CD's in it. That's it. There was no single license or multiple license written on the boxes. What I have done in the past to try to get the Family Pack from the US Education Store is I get the product number for the Family Pack, I then go into the Education Store and search for that product. It comes up with no product could be found. I search by "family pack" and I did not get the OS Family Pack. So I just concluded that you could not buy the Family Pack with the Education discount (I'm lazy and that was already too much work in my opinon to try and find it).
To answer your question though, you can install that "Education Box" on as many computers as you want. I installed it on my iBook & iMac and had no conflicts. So if you find a link/way to buy the Family Pack from the Education Store let me know.
So Apple enforces one software, per one specific computer like MS does with activation???
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Originally posted by O4BlackWRX
F1Turbo - When I bought Jaguar and Panther (both from the Education Store on Apple.com) I was given a box with CD's in it. That's it. There was no single license or multiple license written on the boxes. What I have done in the past to try to get the Family Pack from the US Education Store is I get the product number for the Family Pack, I then go into the Education Store and search for that product. It comes up with no product could be found. I search by "family pack" and I did not get the OS Family Pack. So I just concluded that you could not buy the Family Pack with the Education discount (I'm lazy and that was already too much work in my opinon to try and find it).
To answer your question though, you can install that "Education Box" on as many computers as you want. I installed it on my iBook & iMac and had no conflicts. So if you find a link/way to buy the Family Pack from the Education Store let me know.
So Apple enforces one software, per one specific computer like MS does with activation???
As far as I know, No apple does not force it. The only thing OS X does is if when you install the software you have the option of registering it. Obviously you wouldn't want to register it more then once. But there is no "activation" like in M$ XP. So far everything I have used of Tiger it's been the same way but I haven't gotten a final GM Build yet.
So Apple enforces one software, per one specific computer like MS does with activation???
To the best of my knowledge, no (they never have before). I think the comment specifcally about the education box was more to indicate there was nothing that said you couldn't install it on more than one machine.
As for the family pack, people buy it to (a) be 'legit' with all their macs, and (b) there's no real financial reason not to. For less than another retail copy of OS X, you get four more licenses. MS uses product activation because (a) they really make a ton of money from Windows, and (b) they really don't want you to just buy one copy and install it on multiple computers, and (c) they're too greedy to say "Hey, we know people have 2 or 3 computers in their home, for only $100 more, get 4 more windows licenses" because even if they did do that, they'd probably try to hack some activation code around it to make sure they all get registered from the same IP address (or range) so you don't (*gasp*) get a family pack and give a license to a friend (some friend, giving them a license to use Windows?)
Interestingly, the release date is the same day that Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy will premiere in theatres.
Could someone enlighten me as to why, in the grand scheme of life, is this 'interesting'? Are people going to be torn "Stand in line for hitchhikers? Stand in line for Tiger? What to do!?!"
Surprise: Finally, those with Power Mac G5s (and maybe iMac G5s) are in for a terrific surprise that we can not disclose until April 29 because, for some reason, Apple hasn't.
So, what kind of surprise do you think Tiger is going to offer those G5 owners?
As far as I know, No apple does not force it. The only thing OS X does is if when you install the software you have the option of registering it. Obviously you wouldn't want to register it more then once.
Apple wouldn't be able to see the difference in installing and registering two copies or installing and registering one copy twice.
There is a lot of cool whiz-bang gadjety shite in Tiger, but the newer iLife apps aren't included? WTF? What exactly are the big selling points?
iLife is included with a Mac, not Mac OS X.
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Originally posted by Esteban
Automator: If someone is that big of a geek, that they do ultra-repetitive tasks, they either have figured out Apple Script, or they use a pallette to do it; i.e. Photoshop.
By that logic we would still be using typewriters - why make something easier?
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Originally posted by Esteban
QuickTime 7: I'm sure it's a nice upgrade. Will they be able to convince anyone (content providers) to switch from Real and Windows?
Unlike Real, QuickTime is much much more than playing content.
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Originally posted by Esteban
Don't get me wrong I love Apple, But I when it seems that they're holding back on a "name" upgrade, it makes me a little sarcastic.
Don't buy Tiger then, but you'll be missing a lot. Just because you can't get excited by reading a feature list doesn't mean that Tiger doesn't have features that will make your Mac experince much better - it will.
MS uses product activation because (a) they really make a ton of money from Windows, and (b) they really don't want you to just buy one copy and install it on multiple computers, and (c) they're too greedy to say "Hey, we know people have 2 or 3 computers in their home, for only $100 more, get 4 more windows licenses" because even if they did do that, they'd probably try to hack some activation code around it to make sure they all get registered from the same IP address (or range) so you don't (*gasp*) get a family pack and give a license to a friend (some friend, giving them a license to use Windows?)
Not to mention that the cost of OSX has remained the same ($129) since at least Jaguar which was released in 2002. That is for the full version. The edu discount has been $69. An upgrade of Win XP costs $199 and the full version is $299. There is no, home/media/lite/pro edition for OSX. less confusion for the consumer.
Which means, If you want to geek out, you don't pay more for a pro edition, it's all there.
It's definitely a case of get way more for less money.
Surprise: Finally, those with Power Mac G5s (and maybe iMac G5s) are in for a terrific surprise that we can not disclose until April 29 because, for some reason, Apple hasn't.
So, what kind of surprise do you think Tiger is going to offer those G5 owners?
If he means NEW G5 and iMac G5 owners with the dual-core G5s, then maybe he is referring to the fact that Tiger has changed some of the utility dialog boxes so that they can handle displaying information about 4 CPUs. They are definitely changed.
If he means NEW G5 and iMac G5 owners with the dual-core G5s, then maybe he is referring to the fact that Tiger has changed some of the utility dialog boxes so that they can handle displaying information about 4 CPUs. They are definitely changed.
Who knows. I wish they would stop teasing us. It sounds like something specific for G5 computers. Maybe, just maybe, I will finally get that tricycle I always wanted!
Feel free to take off the tinfoil hat and wipe the foam from your mouth...
The 9800 Pro is completely compatible, even a flashed PC OEM version running at 2x in a G4.
Never! I refuse to forgo my paranoid and disillusional mind set (reaches for box of tinfoil and container of foam) - seriously though, as I stated before, threre's no reason that the 9800 shouldn't be supported - you post, thankfully, confirms that
If he means NEW G5 and iMac G5 owners with the dual-core G5s, then maybe he is referring to the fact that Tiger has changed some of the utility dialog boxes so that they can handle displaying information about 4 CPUs. They are definitely changed.
Based on the recent CHUD Tools fiasco, it doesn't surprise me that the GM build has not been released yet. If it was seeded it would get leaked and everyone would know about Hardware that is coming out before the 29th by finding information in NIBs, plists, etc.
I'm cranky cuz I want my Tiger now, but perhaps once the hardware announcements are made we'll get the goods.
Could someone enlighten me as to why, in the grand scheme of life, is this 'interesting'? Are people going to be torn "Stand in line for hitchhikers? Stand in line for Tiger? What to do!?!"
Based on the recent CHUD Tools fiasco, it doesn't surprise me that the GM build has not been released yet. If it was seeded it would get leaked and everyone would know about Hardware that is coming out before the 29th by finding information in NIBs, plists, etc.
I'm cranky cuz I want my Tiger now, but perhaps once the hardware announcements are made we'll get the goods.
You talking about those G5 powerbooks that people discovered last year?
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Originally posted by Xool
I was somewhat shocked when my 9800 Pro (OEM) wasn't listed, even though I'm pretty certain it is supported.
Same here - this stinks of a subtle marketing ploy intended to misinform users with older hardware - ironic that the listed cards happen to only be available on the G5 line (except for the powerbook options).
really though - 9700 mobility and 5200 go are listed as compatable but the 9800 PRO is not? Ridiculous.
Originally posted by Louzer
Yeah, because we know all those P2P lawsuits for music and software have basically stopped all usage of them!
I could imagine that there will be no Version available for these reasons.
They sued someone for uploading a BETA(!!!) Version (yes, and for breaking a NDA, yadayadayada), I don´t want to think of what they would do to someone who uploads a good selling product....
Originally posted by Louzer
I'm sure you'll find it out there somewhere (you probably could find it now).
Well, there is no sign of it as of now....
(And remember, kids, downloading software you don´t own or you don´t have the rights for is illegal (and it makes baby jesus cry)).
Originally posted by semi-fly
Same here - this stinks of a subtle marketing ploy intended to misinform users with older hardware - ironic that the listed cards happen to only be available on the G5 line (except for the powerbook options).
really though - 9700 mobility and 5200 go are listed as compatable but the 9800 PRO is not? Ridiculous.
Feel free to take off the tinfoil hat and wipe the foam from your mouth...
The 9800 Pro is completely compatible, even a flashed PC OEM version running at 2x in a G4.
04BlackWRX -- So when you last upgraded, it was specifically stated that it was single license only? Did you buy the educational version and try to install it? Nice car, by the way :-)
What I'm getting at is that I'm wondering if the educational version is already a multiple license version, similar to MS Office educational. I'll ask the Mac geek at the university computer store also.
Originally posted by F1Turbo
04BlackWRX -- So when you last upgraded, it was specifically stated that it was single license only? Did you buy the educational version and try to install it? Nice car, by the way :-)
F1Turbo - When I bought Jaguar and Panther (both from the Education Store on Apple.com) I was given a box with CD's in it. That's it. There was no single license or multiple license written on the boxes. What I have done in the past to try to get the Family Pack from the US Education Store is I get the product number for the Family Pack, I then go into the Education Store and search for that product. It comes up with no product could be found. I search by "family pack" and I did not get the OS Family Pack. So I just concluded that you could not buy the Family Pack with the Education discount (I'm lazy and that was already too much work in my opinon to try and find it).
To answer your question though, you can install that "Education Box" on as many computers as you want. I installed it on my iBook & iMac and had no conflicts. So if you find a link/way to buy the Family Pack from the Education Store let me know.
Originally posted by O4BlackWRX
F1Turbo - When I bought Jaguar and Panther (both from the Education Store on Apple.com) I was given a box with CD's in it. That's it. There was no single license or multiple license written on the boxes. What I have done in the past to try to get the Family Pack from the US Education Store is I get the product number for the Family Pack, I then go into the Education Store and search for that product. It comes up with no product could be found. I search by "family pack" and I did not get the OS Family Pack. So I just concluded that you could not buy the Family Pack with the Education discount (I'm lazy and that was already too much work in my opinon to try and find it).
To answer your question though, you can install that "Education Box" on as many computers as you want. I installed it on my iBook & iMac and had no conflicts. So if you find a link/way to buy the Family Pack from the Education Store let me know.
Originally posted by aplnub
So Apple enforces one software, per one specific computer like MS does with activation???
As far as I know, No apple does not force it. The only thing OS X does is if when you install the software you have the option of registering it. Obviously you wouldn't want to register it more then once. But there is no "activation" like in M$ XP. So far everything I have used of Tiger it's been the same way but I haven't gotten a final GM Build yet.
Originally posted by aplnub
So Apple enforces one software, per one specific computer like MS does with activation???
To the best of my knowledge, no (they never have before). I think the comment specifcally about the education box was more to indicate there was nothing that said you couldn't install it on more than one machine.
As for the family pack, people buy it to (a) be 'legit' with all their macs, and (b) there's no real financial reason not to. For less than another retail copy of OS X, you get four more licenses. MS uses product activation because (a) they really make a ton of money from Windows, and (b) they really don't want you to just buy one copy and install it on multiple computers, and (c) they're too greedy to say "Hey, we know people have 2 or 3 computers in their home, for only $100 more, get 4 more windows licenses" because even if they did do that, they'd probably try to hack some activation code around it to make sure they all get registered from the same IP address (or range) so you don't (*gasp*) get a family pack and give a license to a friend (some friend, giving them a license to use Windows?)
Interestingly, the release date is the same day that Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy will premiere in theatres.
Could someone enlighten me as to why, in the grand scheme of life, is this 'interesting'? Are people going to be torn "Stand in line for hitchhikers? Stand in line for Tiger? What to do!?!"
Surprise: Finally, those with Power Mac G5s (and maybe iMac G5s) are in for a terrific surprise that we can not disclose until April 29 because, for some reason, Apple hasn't.
So, what kind of surprise do you think Tiger is going to offer those G5 owners?
OK, enough of my posting from other websites.
Originally posted by O4BlackWRX
As far as I know, No apple does not force it. The only thing OS X does is if when you install the software you have the option of registering it. Obviously you wouldn't want to register it more then once.
Apple wouldn't be able to see the difference in installing and registering two copies or installing and registering one copy twice.
Originally posted by Esteban
There is a lot of cool whiz-bang gadjety shite in Tiger, but the newer iLife apps aren't included? WTF? What exactly are the big selling points?
iLife is included with a Mac, not Mac OS X.
Originally posted by Esteban
Automator: If someone is that big of a geek, that they do ultra-repetitive tasks, they either have figured out Apple Script, or they use a pallette to do it; i.e. Photoshop.
By that logic we would still be using typewriters - why make something easier?
Originally posted by Esteban
QuickTime 7: I'm sure it's a nice upgrade. Will they be able to convince anyone (content providers) to switch from Real and Windows?
Unlike Real, QuickTime is much much more than playing content.
Originally posted by Esteban
Don't get me wrong I love Apple, But I when it seems that they're holding back on a "name" upgrade, it makes me a little sarcastic.
Don't buy Tiger then, but you'll be missing a lot. Just because you can't get excited by reading a feature list doesn't mean that Tiger doesn't have features that will make your Mac experince much better - it will.
Originally posted by Louzer
MS uses product activation because (a) they really make a ton of money from Windows, and (b) they really don't want you to just buy one copy and install it on multiple computers, and (c) they're too greedy to say "Hey, we know people have 2 or 3 computers in their home, for only $100 more, get 4 more windows licenses" because even if they did do that, they'd probably try to hack some activation code around it to make sure they all get registered from the same IP address (or range) so you don't (*gasp*) get a family pack and give a license to a friend (some friend, giving them a license to use Windows?)
Not to mention that the cost of OSX has remained the same ($129) since at least Jaguar which was released in 2002. That is for the full version. The edu discount has been $69. An upgrade of Win XP costs $199 and the full version is $299. There is no, home/media/lite/pro edition for OSX. less confusion for the consumer.
Which means, If you want to geek out, you don't pay more for a pro edition, it's all there.
It's definitely a case of get way more for less money.
Originally posted by Louzer
Even more, saw this on MacsOnly:
Surprise: Finally, those with Power Mac G5s (and maybe iMac G5s) are in for a terrific surprise that we can not disclose until April 29 because, for some reason, Apple hasn't.
So, what kind of surprise do you think Tiger is going to offer those G5 owners?
If he means NEW G5 and iMac G5 owners with the dual-core G5s, then maybe he is referring to the fact that Tiger has changed some of the utility dialog boxes so that they can handle displaying information about 4 CPUs. They are definitely changed.
Originally posted by lundy
If he means NEW G5 and iMac G5 owners with the dual-core G5s, then maybe he is referring to the fact that Tiger has changed some of the utility dialog boxes so that they can handle displaying information about 4 CPUs. They are definitely changed.
Who knows. I wish they would stop teasing us. It sounds like something specific for G5 computers. Maybe, just maybe, I will finally get that tricycle I always wanted!
Originally posted by dfiler
Feel free to take off the tinfoil hat and wipe the foam from your mouth...
The 9800 Pro is completely compatible, even a flashed PC OEM version running at 2x in a G4.
Never! I refuse to forgo my paranoid and disillusional mind set (reaches for box of tinfoil and container of foam) - seriously though, as I stated before, threre's no reason that the 9800 shouldn't be supported - you post, thankfully, confirms that
Originally posted by lundy
If he means NEW G5 and iMac G5 owners with the dual-core G5s, then maybe he is referring to the fact that Tiger has changed some of the utility dialog boxes so that they can handle displaying information about 4 CPUs. They are definitely changed.
Based on the recent CHUD Tools fiasco, it doesn't surprise me that the GM build has not been released yet. If it was seeded it would get leaked and everyone would know about Hardware that is coming out before the 29th by finding information in NIBs, plists, etc.
I'm cranky cuz I want my Tiger now, but perhaps once the hardware announcements are made we'll get the goods.
Originally posted by Louzer
Could someone enlighten me as to why, in the grand scheme of life, is this 'interesting'? Are people going to be torn "Stand in line for hitchhikers? Stand in line for Tiger? What to do!?!"
Buy 42 copies of Tiger, obviously!
Originally posted by Xool
Based on the recent CHUD Tools fiasco, it doesn't surprise me that the GM build has not been released yet. If it was seeded it would get leaked and everyone would know about Hardware that is coming out before the 29th by finding information in NIBs, plists, etc.
I'm cranky cuz I want my Tiger now, but perhaps once the hardware announcements are made we'll get the goods.
You talking about those G5 powerbooks that people discovered last year?