Mac Subforum

[bwana]

How about a Macintosh section covering hardware, software, and third party solutions?

I notice a fair amount to news and questions regarding the mighty Apple - face it every time Jobs burps its news these days - but sometimes they get buried in the different sections.

Perhaps the ideal place would be as a subforum in the General Hardware and Software section? I'm not going to claim its definitely going to make life easier for our overworked mods but on the flip side I dont see it making life harder. :)

[JStrike]

Seconded

[bwana]

:) - dont let it be thought that I was jumping on the me too bandwagon - I didnt notice the New Sub Forum - Cellphones (http://www.mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=46434) thread until after posting - if I had I probably would have waited as I think that is a fine idea too.

[adsl3g]

Since you supported me - I second it - I am also interested in the new Apple Intel these days - maybe this forum could include iPods???

[bwana]

Since you supported me - I second it - I am also interested in the new Apple Intel these days - maybe this forum could include iPods???Thanks - good idea re iPods - makes perfect sense as those are the first taste of Mac hardware for many people.

[adsl3g]

So RPM - when can we see the Cellular device (AKA cellphones) and Apple forums?
I see there are already some queries re cellphones in the Vodacom broadband forum again.....

[adsl3g]

Thanks - good idea re iPods - makes perfect sense as those are the first taste of Mac hardware for many people.

I must say when I got my iPod, the first thing that struck me was the quality and obvious effort that went in the packaging of the product... - not just chucked into a box with a label on - even the accessories.

[JStrike]

adsl3g : Yep, you see that attention to detail in almost all of their products. I am almost constantly amazed by this.

Just for example in the MacBooks and MacBook Pro's :

MagSafe power adapter
Magnetic "latch"
Built in iSight
Ambient light senser that adjusts the brightness of the display (MacBook Pro)
Backlit Keyboard (MacBook Pro)
How wireless just works without having to change settings, etc
And many more

There was a ton of thought put into every detail

[adsl3g]

adsl3g : Yep, you see that attention to detail in almost all of their products. I am almost constantly amazed by this.

Just for example in the MacBooks and MacBook Pro's :

MagSafe power adapter




What also got to me is the no of power plug adaptors for every conceivable plug in the world is also included and everything neatly wrapped in high quality plastic bags. This was for the AC/ DC adaptor for the iPod and they don't just plug on the existing plug, they replace the existing plug. Even the USB plug has a custom made plastic cover:eek: - I could not get myself to throw the unused thingies away (even though I'll never use them.

[bwana]

A great indication of the quality of the packaging are all the digg stories that pop up the day a new product is released dedicated to unpacking the device.

[AntiThesis]

I'd be interested in a mac section... certainly something we have to deal with sometimes (I'd still love to know how to get one onto a domain) and Mac support sucks balls (http://www.biggercheese.com/index.php?comic=629).

[bwana]

I'd be interested in a mac section... certainly something we have to deal with sometimes (I'd still love to know how to get one onto a domain) and Mac support sucks balls (http://www.biggercheese.com/index.php?comic=629).lol - like that cartoon. :)

What do you mean get one onto a domain?

[ic]

lol - like that cartoon. :)

What do you mean get one onto a domain?A Windoze domain tree or forrest or whatever M$ are smoking these days...

[bwana]

A Windoze domain tree or forrest or whatever M$ are smoking these days...SAMBA usually works fine for me - perhaps something along these lines might help? http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20050302023720578&query=windows%2Bdomain

[bwana]

So - how about it rpm? :)

[Angellus]

I must say when I got my iPod, the first thing that struck me was the quality and obvious effort that went in the packaging of the product... - not just chucked into a box with a label on - even the accessories.

I had the same experience when I got my iPod at the end of 2004. :)

If the iPod is my first taste of Apple then I want tons more :D Pitty I dont have enough cash ATM. :(

Regarding the sub forum, you got another vote for that. I think its a great idea.

[antowan]

Well, seeing as Apple will not be developing a new OS and is switching to Windows soon questions would be more MS and hardware based in the near future methinks. Dunno if it will be all that different from PC related questions soon.

They even switched to Intel CPUs. Have I got it wrong? Their peripherals might be different story though.

[bwana]

Well, seeing as Apple will not be developing a new OS and is switching to Windows soon questions would be more MS and hardware based in the near future methinks. Dunno if it will be all that different from PC related questions soon.

They even switched to Intel CPUs. Have I got it wrong? Their peripherals might be different story though.You should make it more obvious when you're joking. :p

BTW - imagine they werent developing their next OS (10.5) - where would m$oft get their ideas from? :D

[bwana]

Is this still being considered? And the cellphone forum (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=46434)? :)

[lilDeath]

Similarly, I would like a Dell Forum (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=46434)

Thanks :)

[bwana]

Similarly, I would like a Dell Forum (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=46434)

Thanks :)Why? There's already General Hardware and Software (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=122) - I suggested the Mac Forum as much for the operating system (a la the Linux forum) as for the hardware. Dell is hardly unique.

Ps - thanks for spamming this thread. :rolleyes:

[lilDeath]

I aim to please. :D
Not a difference IMO btw :rolleyes:

[bwana]

Not going to fly eh?

[LandyMan]

RPM doesn't seem too interested in a MAC (or maybe rather Apple) forum. I think it will definitely benefit alot of people here, as I have crossed many paths with especially bwana wrt apple questions.

Being the proud owner of 2 iPods, and of course now a Macbook Pro :D, there are alot of questions lingering in the air wrt the OS, virtual machines, the funky hardware etc etc.

So I would love to see an Apple subforum ... Like they say, "An Apple a day keeps the virus away" :D

[ic]

IMO a Macintosh sub-forum is needed, but not a Dell sub-forum.

[lilDeath]

Ye, seems the need is there.
Wasn't really serious about the Dell forum. :cool: There are very rarely any questions or issued raised about Dell in this forum. This is probably because they have very good support locally, and as per my experience. :)

Appears that MAC isn't that well known or supported yet locally.

Just wanted to make it known that if it is based on amount of products and technologies, Dell most likely have more. In this regard, one can then just as well have a Dell forum. :p

Good on ya, mate. :D

[bwana]

RPM doesn't seem too interested in a MAC (or maybe rather Apple) forum. I think it will definitely benefit alot of people here, as I have crossed many paths with especially bwana wrt apple questions.

Being the proud owner of 2 iPods, and of course now a Macbook Pro :D, there are alot of questions lingering in the air wrt the OS, virtual machines, the funky hardware etc etc.

So I would love to see an Apple subforum ... Like they say, "An Apple a day keeps the virus away" :DKudos on the new MBP. :)

Guess we'll have to stick to General Hardware and Software.

[LandyMan]

Guess we'll have to stick to General Hardware and Software.
After spending a week on the MBP I have a fundamental issue with that, as there is NOTHING general (read ordinary) about a Mac :D

[bwana]

After spending a week on the MBP I have a fundamental issue with that, as there is NOTHING general (read ordinary) about a Mac :DYou could always taint it by dual booting windows :)

[LandyMan]

Well, almost. Running Parallels Desktop for MAC ... need to use Visio for work, and it helps quite a bit to be able to do network troubleshooting in WinXP (as I am more familiar with it) while being able to quickly pop back to Mac OS X to check netstat :D

[bwana]

Well, almost. Running Parallels Desktop for MAC ... need to use Visio for work, and it helps quite a bit to be able to do network troubleshooting in WinXP (as I am more familiar with it) while being able to quickly pop back to Mac OS X to check netstat :DCrossover (http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/06/30/crossover/index.php) might prove handy in the future for running windoze apps in osx - it's similar to wine.

There was a nice little security now (http://www.twit.tv/sn49) episode on Netstat. Surprised though they didnt mention checking netstat from within Network Utility.

[Nokkie]

they never reply

[bwana]

they never replyThis thread could end up being the mac section :o

[LandyMan]

This thread could end up being the mac section :o
HEHEHE, it would seem that way :D

[LandyMan]

Crossover (http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/06/30/crossover/index.php) might prove handy in the future for running windoze apps in osx - it's similar to wine.

There was a nice little security now (http://www.twit.tv/sn49) episode on Netstat. Surprised though they didnt mention checking netstat from within Network Utility.
I still prefer doing things like that in Command prompt windows or Terminal sessions .. dunno why .. maybe the years before all these fancy GUIs came out is still stuck in me mind :)

[lilDeath]

that wont be the only thing stuck in your mind ;)

[LandyMan]

that wont be the only thing stuck in your mind ;)
Just like my foot will be stuck in your mouth? :D

Oops sorry, this is not "Die Afrikaanse Garing" ;)

[lilDeath]

Just like my foot will be stuck in your mouth? :D

Oops sorry, this is not "Die Afrikaanse Garing" ;)
You got some weird fetishes, Ladyman :eek:

soz, I mean Landyman :D

[bwana]

HEHEHE, it would seem that way :DLike this perhaps? :)


MacBook hit with wireless hack (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=49901)
Apple shipping Mac Pro (with Intel Xeon) (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=622674)
Apple - sneak peak at Leopard (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=49981)

[native]

Add the entry level (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=37286&highlight=entry+level)info

[Nokkie]

thats an excellent idea

[bwana]

Add the entry level (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=37286&highlight=entry+level)infoThanks - updated the list (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showpost.php?p=625165&postcount=40)

[bwana]

I hate it when people bump threads even if the thread in question deserves the attention.

[GiveMeSpeed]

I also vote for a Apple sub-forum please!!

[bwana]

I also vote for a Apple sub-forum please!!Unfortunately this is falling upon deaf ears.

However I try to keep the info contained in the link in my signature updated.

[Nokkie]

yes me 2 i really need more information

[GiveMeSpeed]

yes me 2 i really need more information

Wat wil jy weet? Miskien kan ek help?

[bwana]

Computers

MacBook hit with wireless hack (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=49901)
Apple shipping Mac Pro (with Intel Xeon) (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=622674)
MACS what to consider (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=50128)
Entry Level Apple Mac (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=37286)
Apple unveils Mac Pro (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=50241)
MacPro Review (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=627594)
Apple unveils Mac Pro (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=50241)
Apple Ibook G4 (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=50956)


Operating System
Apple - sneak peak at Leopard (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=49981)
Apple has copied Vista features for OS X - a bunch of hypocrites (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=50152)
Mac OS X Leopard: Time Machine feature (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=50118)


iPod/iTunes
Creative struggles against iPod (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=50243)
Apple creates iTunes free video page (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=631650)
Apple's Report on iPod Manufacturing (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=635849)
What do you think of Apple's IPOD? (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=50707)
Scandinavians to meet Apple over iTunes (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=50816)
Apple pays $100m for iPod tech (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=51359)


General

Weighing a Switch to a Mac (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=626411)
Businessweek - Advice To Students: Pack A Mac (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=631804)
Study: Apple leads industry in customer satisfaction (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=632624)
Apple thrashes Dell on Mac Pro pricing (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=626373)
Comparing prices: Mac Pro versus PCs (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=631354)
MAC or PC? (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=51001)
MAC or PC, I need the longest battery life (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=51166)
Apple recalls 1.8m notebook batteries (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=51446)
Tips for new Mac converts, from a veteran devotee (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=51465)
Apple recalls laptop batteries (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=51466)
Migrating data from MAC OS X to Windows (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=51542)
Apple and Wifi... (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=51781)
Mac Pro: The ultimate in desktop computing (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=51791)

Satire
Apple a different way of crashing (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=51814)

[rpm]

Done :D

[bwana]

Done :DAwesome!

Thanks! :D

[AntiThesis]

Congrats Bwana! You got your own subforum finally :P

As punishment I think uncle rpm should make you a mod for that section so you can deal with all the spammage ^_^

[teraside]

Great bwana, congrats dude, seek and you shall find ;) Thanks for giving the bwana and forum members what they want uncle rpm :)