Huh?

alternateorg on September 14, 2000

From WiredNews: ‘Microsoft has released Windows Millennium Edition, or Windows ME, the first version of the Windows operating system designed specifically for home users.’

Uhm…. Huh? Do you mean to tell me that Windows 95 and Windows 98 were intended for PROFESSIONAL users?

Now, THIS quote is makes a little more sense: ‘But one outstanding application doesn’t compensate for the system crashes and slow performance exhibited on our test machines.
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Also, this one: ‘Windows ME also tested slower than Windows 98. ‘

‘The “Home Networking” wizard helps users set up file, printer, and Internet-based sharing over a peer-to-peer network, a worthy feature but one that has been a basic part of the Macintosh operating system for years.’

That makes sense. Why don’t you put out new software that’s SLOWER and WORSE than the software it’s supposed to replace? Why the hell is Bill Gates so fucking rich? These people should be BEGGING people to buy their software, not mandating it.

Check this out: ‘Some analysts think that ME is correctly targeted at less savvy consumers and does not offer much for experienced computer users.

“Windows ME is clearly aimed at home users. It doesn’t have the sort of cutting-edge benefits and features a sophisticated user would want or need,” said Victor Pagano, an analyst with Andersen Consulting.’

That’s cool. As a home user, I wouldn’t need STABILITY, or anything ADVANCED like that. I’m just an idiot with an internet account and a checkbook. I don’t NEED my computer for anything. I don’t really care that it crashes so much, I just need it for stupid shit in the first place.

OSX Beta To Be Released

alternateorg on September 12, 2000

This article has some interesting things to say on the upcoming release of OSX Public Beta. Nothing too new, however. It just states over and over again how important the success of OSX is for Apple. Remember the iMac? This will be better.

However, the article did say that it has ‘…advanced new technologies that pull it past Microsoft’s new Windows Millennium Edition…’ The implication of course being that the current MacOS is BEHIND Windows Me. Which is ridiculous.

New iBook? New PowerBook?

alternateorg on September 11, 2000

Apparently, MacMall is testing their website out on how to add new Macintosh products:

This screenshot was forwarded to me, and you can see it for yourself by going to MacMall.com, and searching for ‘iBook.’ It’s fun. Give it a try.

*Disclaimer: Due to the fact that I don’t want to look like an ass because of my MOSR rip below, I am not in any way attempting to spread ANY rumors

MacOS Murmurs

alternateorg on September 9, 2000

I don’t know about the rest of you, but after MacOS Rumors ruined the surprise of the PowerMac Cube for me by getting ALL THE DETAILS WRONG before it was released, I’ve stopped reading MOSR. At least daily, anyway. I might pick through it once a week, but suddenly, I was no longer interested in finding out about upcoming Apple products before they were introduced. Maybe because I’m always happier with what is actually brought on stage than what MOSR hears through their fermented grapevine.

Anyway.

Here’s a site for you all to check out: MacOS Murmurs. It’s a spoof on good old MOSR. And it’s funny. Oh, so funny. Also, he’s got some good insights on how Mac users tend to be a little bitchy.

Not Windows For ME

alternateorg on September 6, 2000

Microsoft is finally planning on introducing that steaming pile of dogshit known as ‘Windows Millennium Edition’ that should have been introduced alongside Windows 2000. Among the new features:

Plug and Play support (Wow! That’s awesome! I’ve never heard of THAT!)

Error Recovery System (I bet that would be a good idea, assuming the error recovery system doesn’t have errors, which it undoubtedly will)

‘…Improved Internet connectivity designed to make connecting Internet appliances such as Web-enabled refrigerators and ovens more efficient.’ (Great! Now my web-enabled toaster can flame my web-enabled oven on its newsgroups. And my web-enabled coffee-maker can browse the web and let me know via an AOL-like popup screen before I make coffee in the morning when Maxwell House is on sale on coffee.amazon.com. I just can’t wait!)

And the best part? The price! It only costs $209 for the full install! I love spending so much on my OS. That stupid MacOS is only $99, with a free version coming out. And the Linux thing I hear so much about is FREE. If it’s so good, then why is it free?

What Year Is This? 1995?

alternateorg on August 22, 2000

I just got off the phone with the lovely people at Covad (who is providing the DSL service I am ordering through Earthlink, which is actually provided by Mindspring. Go fucking figure). So anyway. After going around around the mayberry bush about whether I can install the hardware myself, one of the last things I heard before I got off the phone (after I resolved to allow someone to install it for me) was “You have a Mac? Oh, well, the technician won’t even touch your system [for software install] because you have a Mac. You’ll have to download and install that yourself.”

So… I have to have someone come out and plug the modem in, but he won’t even install software for me? Even if I’d rather do it all myself anyway? This broadband thing had better get much easier to deal with, or I’m going back to my modem. And I’m sure as hell not going to USQwest for it.

I thought we were past all this. I haven’t felt this discriminated against in a long time (although I guess I do work in a Mac-centric office, which might account for that). I just thought the world has okay with us being around by now. Especially Earthlink, Apple’s preferred ISP for their users. You’d think that Apple would make sure that their users would be made to feel comfortable.

Macster PR5 Released

alternateorg on August 15, 2000

If you’re anything like me, and you use a Mac and enjoy MP3s, then it’s a happy day. Macster Preview Release 5 has been unleashed.

New Features:
>> Filesharing Capabilities: Be a leech no longer.

>> Carbonized: Increased stability (you’ll have to download CarbonLib 1.0.4, also available at Macster.com)

>> Language Packs: Musique de téléchargement en français, par exemple

>> Full-fledged Registration

>> Fruity Toolbars: Want your MP3 finder to match your Lime iMac, no problemo.

Is This Really Gonna Happen?

alternateorg on August 9, 2000

Someone thinks they’re going to overclock the G4 processor, use an existing Mac motherboard, and resell them in different casings with hyper-cooling systems. Whatever.

I seriously doubt this will become reality. And now Wired is reporting on it. Give me a break. Michael Breeden of XLR8yourmac.com is on my side… he doesn’t think the processors can even be overclocked that high. He did add at the last minute, though: ‘I wish them luck… We certainly could use faster machines.’ Whatever. Are you unhappy with the speed of your 450mhz G4? I’m not.

Does anyone honestly believe Apple is going to let someone rip out their motherboards, overclock the chips, and resell them? That doesn’t sound like the Apple I know.