QuarterSwede
Oct 22, 01:06 AM
1- Since ZFS won't be arriving, a filesystem which isn't comprised of duct-tape and superglue. This won't happen of course.
2- Resolution independence. Has been Coming Real Soon, it's ALMOST READY, for like 150 years now. This won't happen either, maybe by 10.9 or so.
3- Mail should swallow a reasonable subset of the InDev MailTags and Mail ActOn features, and provide a reasonable plug-in API, so that all the things it can't do, could be made possible by 3rd parties without crawling through the minefield (GPGMail, and, oh yeah, the InDev stuff, which lately seems to have stood still in this neverending attempt to just bring back some stability. Meh).
4- GCD and OpenCL? They should actually, ya know, get utilized once in a while. It'd be awesome to use a 12-core Mac Pro for something other than Maya, compiling, and video games, and have it feel like a 12-core instead of an iMac.
5- iTunes? Please scrape it out of the tarpit, and port it to Cocoa, instead of being this weird C++ app, which uses almost no native frameworks, crawls in slow-motion, never sees more than 1 core (that I'm aware of, perhaps it does something magical when ripping those old-school CD's I've heard legends about), and in general.. sucks hard, and is totally wedged into the middle of all the iCrap which makes it very difficult to just ignore and kick to the curb.
5.5- iTunes? It's really not.. is it. How about breaking apart all those features and either integrating 'em into the OS, or into a collection of programs which aren't this giant, slow, bloated mess, using a codebase from 900 years ago.
6- When I smack the side of my Mac Pro, I'd like for it to get up and dance and spin the screen around in a pretty swirl of colors and patterns. I should be able to touch, pinch, swipe, feel up, and lick, the interface. Also, if at all possible, in addition to speech, there should be a universal option for the computer to sing all text output and input to me.
Out of the above features, only #6 has a reasonable chance of materializing in my humble opinion.
You sound like you've been a lurker for some time that's just registered. GREAT post!
2- Resolution independence. Has been Coming Real Soon, it's ALMOST READY, for like 150 years now. This won't happen either, maybe by 10.9 or so.
3- Mail should swallow a reasonable subset of the InDev MailTags and Mail ActOn features, and provide a reasonable plug-in API, so that all the things it can't do, could be made possible by 3rd parties without crawling through the minefield (GPGMail, and, oh yeah, the InDev stuff, which lately seems to have stood still in this neverending attempt to just bring back some stability. Meh).
4- GCD and OpenCL? They should actually, ya know, get utilized once in a while. It'd be awesome to use a 12-core Mac Pro for something other than Maya, compiling, and video games, and have it feel like a 12-core instead of an iMac.
5- iTunes? Please scrape it out of the tarpit, and port it to Cocoa, instead of being this weird C++ app, which uses almost no native frameworks, crawls in slow-motion, never sees more than 1 core (that I'm aware of, perhaps it does something magical when ripping those old-school CD's I've heard legends about), and in general.. sucks hard, and is totally wedged into the middle of all the iCrap which makes it very difficult to just ignore and kick to the curb.
5.5- iTunes? It's really not.. is it. How about breaking apart all those features and either integrating 'em into the OS, or into a collection of programs which aren't this giant, slow, bloated mess, using a codebase from 900 years ago.
6- When I smack the side of my Mac Pro, I'd like for it to get up and dance and spin the screen around in a pretty swirl of colors and patterns. I should be able to touch, pinch, swipe, feel up, and lick, the interface. Also, if at all possible, in addition to speech, there should be a universal option for the computer to sing all text output and input to me.
Out of the above features, only #6 has a reasonable chance of materializing in my humble opinion.
You sound like you've been a lurker for some time that's just registered. GREAT post!
covisio
Aug 4, 04:48 AM
MotleyPete is a man of taste and distinction. Pay heed to his wise words.
For those with beards and home knitwear, and who like a bit of cask beverage, may I recommend The Brewery Tap in Chester, UK (my home town).
It's owned by local independent brewery Spitting Feathers and has their own products plus plenty of guest ales. It's situated in a magnificent Jacobean great hall, part of Gamul House, where King Charles I stayed in 1645 during the Battle of Rowton Moor (which he lost), prior to losing his head.
The food is also good.
I don't think they sell Bud., but I may be wrong.
For those with beards and home knitwear, and who like a bit of cask beverage, may I recommend The Brewery Tap in Chester, UK (my home town).
It's owned by local independent brewery Spitting Feathers and has their own products plus plenty of guest ales. It's situated in a magnificent Jacobean great hall, part of Gamul House, where King Charles I stayed in 1645 during the Battle of Rowton Moor (which he lost), prior to losing his head.
The food is also good.
I don't think they sell Bud., but I may be wrong.
MacSKY
Dec 7, 08:26 PM
Maybe one could call me a little naive about what I'm about to say, but, don't think for a moment the reality of AT&T losing their exclusivity with the iPhone isn't on the minds of the AT&T suits. In theory, if you're happy with the network, you'll have no reason to leave when it's up. This APP can only be a good thing, and they have to start some where.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I'm in a fantastic service area for AT&T and have no complaints. I understand there are those that don't, but at the moment, the only thing that would make me jump ship would be price. This from a former VZ customer. I say thank you AT&T for being concerned even if it is all show.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I'm in a fantastic service area for AT&T and have no complaints. I understand there are those that don't, but at the moment, the only thing that would make me jump ship would be price. This from a former VZ customer. I say thank you AT&T for being concerned even if it is all show.
BlueRevolution
Nov 16, 10:20 PM
Not gonna happen. For starters, how do you type in names for your audio tracks when you've got your keyboard swapped for a mixer? :)
Still, neat idea.
Still, neat idea.
Mac Attack 360
Jun 24, 11:28 PM
I guess the usual "pictures or you're lying statement" isn't applicable here... But on side note, today's word of the day is:
libel
Pronunciation: \ˈlī-bəl\
Function: noun
(1) : a statement or representation published without just cause and tending to expose another to public contempt (2) : defamation of a person by written or representational means (3) : the publication of blasphemous, treasonable, seditious, or obscene writings or pictures
It's just speculation.
o�ver�re�act (vr-r-kt)
intr.v. o�ver�re�act�ed, o�ver�re�act�ing, o�ver�re�acts
To react with unnecessary or inappropriate force, emotional display, or violence. :D
libel
Pronunciation: \ˈlī-bəl\
Function: noun
(1) : a statement or representation published without just cause and tending to expose another to public contempt (2) : defamation of a person by written or representational means (3) : the publication of blasphemous, treasonable, seditious, or obscene writings or pictures
It's just speculation.
o�ver�re�act (vr-r-kt)
intr.v. o�ver�re�act�ed, o�ver�re�act�ing, o�ver�re�acts
To react with unnecessary or inappropriate force, emotional display, or violence. :D
Jay42
Sep 12, 11:14 AM
It all over CNBC at this point too.
Paden
Jan 7, 10:36 PM
Here be my January Desktop.
Extasy
Jul 6, 05:18 AM
I see I'm not the only one person who think, that this is stupid. :confused:
BeamWalker
Mar 5, 05:54 AM
http://www.abload.de/img/bildschirmfotou9k8.jpg (http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=bildschirmfotou9k8.jpg)
SilianRail
Apr 11, 10:58 PM
How about a mini iPad in the 7 inch range coming this year?An iPad touch? :D;)
CmdrLaForge
May 4, 02:00 PM
How about my iPhone 3G? No non tracking love?
Anonymous Freak
Jan 17, 10:53 PM
What makes you think something will happen on the 30th?
Hasn't there been talk of an Apple Event on the 30th? (Or have I been mis-reading?)
Hasn't there been talk of an Apple Event on the 30th? (Or have I been mis-reading?)
roadbloc
Jan 5, 06:00 AM
http://i.imgur.com/UPvyp.jpg
FFTT
Oct 19, 12:40 AM
I've always questioned market share figures.
It would be much more accurate to post comparative sales from THIS YEAR
as opposed to overall sales from the past combined.
It would be much more accurate to post comparative sales from THIS YEAR
as opposed to overall sales from the past combined.
chrisfromalbany
Apr 19, 12:59 PM
Because you're buying a game. Not a box for one. The argument could be made, "why is the boxed version more expensive than the download version? That's one expensive useless box!"
Unless Valve is in the business of selling boxes it makes perfect sense.
no box version cheaper.. that's the point..
Unless Valve is in the business of selling boxes it makes perfect sense.
no box version cheaper.. that's the point..
neshkito
Mar 11, 06:55 AM
On my MBP.http://freecutesingles.com/woogie/6/1X1blank.jpg
http://freecutesingles.com/woogie/11/1X1blank.jpg
Thats really nice image. How to use it on my desktop?
http://freecutesingles.com/woogie/11/1X1blank.jpg
Thats really nice image. How to use it on my desktop?
SFStateStudent
May 4, 03:08 PM
I don't think developers can keep up! Also, iPad download iOS 4.3.3 seems to be a problem...:eek:
conditionals
Sep 12, 12:28 PM
Christ, this event is MELTING my mind. It is so awesome.
Auto cover art retrieval and browse by album cover.
Auto cover art retrieval and browse by album cover.
reubs
Jan 4, 02:28 PM
wow so whoever was downloading my set broke my dropbox.. excessive usage :mad: :D
I'll re-upload them somewhere else.
EDIT: Done!
Everyone was DLing your set since you had them hosted on DB. Whenever the page loaded, your stuff came up. Hope it gets fixed!
I'll re-upload them somewhere else.
EDIT: Done!
Everyone was DLing your set since you had them hosted on DB. Whenever the page loaded, your stuff came up. Hope it gets fixed!
Draythor
Sep 12, 11:33 AM
For anyone who keeps getting the error message in QT
"Not Found"
Just hit fast forward and it should display
"Live Broadcast-Paused"
"Not Found"
Just hit fast forward and it should display
"Live Broadcast-Paused"
lazyrighteye
Nov 18, 03:33 AM
The overlay input device would obviously need to replace the laptop's keyboard, but plugging in an external keyboard would be easy enough.
Plug in... Bluetooth. Either way, interesting concept.
Plug in... Bluetooth. Either way, interesting concept.
motulist
Apr 11, 05:52 PM
Just so people are clear about what's going on here, there is only a single on-screen image at all times, and both of your eyes are seeing the exact same image at once.
This illusion will NOT appear to be 3 dimensional if your head isn't moving and the screen isn't moving. Either your head or the screen must be moving around for you to sense a partial illusion of 3 dimensional space.
Your brain uses several different cues to build its mental representation of where things are in 3 dimensional space. Each of these different types of spatial cues contribute a different amount of information that you build your mental space representation on. The type of dimensional information that this illusion delivers is the least effective 3 dimensional cue that your brain uses, meaning this will be a relatively weak type of 3D illusion.
Don't get me wrong, it's still cool and will still be fun to play with and may wind up being useful, but don't get your hopes up that this will be a very convincing type of 3D illusion - because it won't be.
Combine this with 3D glasses technology, and you will have everything to simulate real life 3D: seeing an object from two different angles at once + being able to change your viewing angle by just moving your head!
Nope, there would still be some missing 3D cues that your brain uses to form its full 3 dimensional image.
As you focus your eyes on an object that is nearer to your face, your eyes start moving into a more "cross eyed" position, and when you focus on an object that is further away then your eyes's gaze moves further apart into a more straight-forward view. The brain uses your eye gaze separation amount as part of its 3 dimensional input information.
Also, when you look at an object that is nearer and further to your face then your eye lenses change shape to keep the object in focus. The brain uses your eye lens focus-shape amount as part of its 3 dimensional input information.
Both of these 3 dimensional information inputs would still be absent in a head tracking + stereoscopic (glasses) setup that would still be absent.
And there's also a whole bunch more depth perception cues that your brain uses to build its full sense of 3 dimensional space.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depth_perception
This illusion will NOT appear to be 3 dimensional if your head isn't moving and the screen isn't moving. Either your head or the screen must be moving around for you to sense a partial illusion of 3 dimensional space.
Your brain uses several different cues to build its mental representation of where things are in 3 dimensional space. Each of these different types of spatial cues contribute a different amount of information that you build your mental space representation on. The type of dimensional information that this illusion delivers is the least effective 3 dimensional cue that your brain uses, meaning this will be a relatively weak type of 3D illusion.
Don't get me wrong, it's still cool and will still be fun to play with and may wind up being useful, but don't get your hopes up that this will be a very convincing type of 3D illusion - because it won't be.
Combine this with 3D glasses technology, and you will have everything to simulate real life 3D: seeing an object from two different angles at once + being able to change your viewing angle by just moving your head!
Nope, there would still be some missing 3D cues that your brain uses to form its full 3 dimensional image.
As you focus your eyes on an object that is nearer to your face, your eyes start moving into a more "cross eyed" position, and when you focus on an object that is further away then your eyes's gaze moves further apart into a more straight-forward view. The brain uses your eye gaze separation amount as part of its 3 dimensional input information.
Also, when you look at an object that is nearer and further to your face then your eye lenses change shape to keep the object in focus. The brain uses your eye lens focus-shape amount as part of its 3 dimensional input information.
Both of these 3 dimensional information inputs would still be absent in a head tracking + stereoscopic (glasses) setup that would still be absent.
And there's also a whole bunch more depth perception cues that your brain uses to build its full sense of 3 dimensional space.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depth_perception
macintel4me
Nov 10, 09:17 PM
Photoshop CS2 Suite:
Power Mac G5 Quad 2.5 ghz: 0:46 s
Mac Pro Quad Xeon 2.66 ghz: 0:54 s
Those are times to do what with Photoshop?
Power Mac G5 Quad 2.5 ghz: 0:46 s
Mac Pro Quad Xeon 2.66 ghz: 0:54 s
Those are times to do what with Photoshop?
diamondschwin
May 1, 11:47 AM
Hello,
I don't want to start a Mac/PC/Hackintosh debate. Yet what those hackintosh prove is that Apple is charging a "Mac Pro tax" of around 1000$, +/- a few hundreds depending on configuration. Even if that tax was only 500$ +/- a few hundreds, the question remains: why?
Now don't answer that it's the general Apple tax. How can Apple sell the iMac, which offers very good power (some even rivalling the MP), very good graphics on everything but the base model, an incredible display, more RAM than the base MP model, for a very very good price? Add to that the fact that iMac are rumored to be upgraded in the next few days/weeks with Sandy Bridge.
So again, why does Apple charge that MP tax?
Loa
You are comparing consumer chipsets to workstation grade chipsets. Spec out an HP z800 against a Mac pro and you will find the prices extremely similar and competitive, the only thing Mac Pros have been off with is the graphics card selection, but that is getting better as of late.
I don't want to start a Mac/PC/Hackintosh debate. Yet what those hackintosh prove is that Apple is charging a "Mac Pro tax" of around 1000$, +/- a few hundreds depending on configuration. Even if that tax was only 500$ +/- a few hundreds, the question remains: why?
Now don't answer that it's the general Apple tax. How can Apple sell the iMac, which offers very good power (some even rivalling the MP), very good graphics on everything but the base model, an incredible display, more RAM than the base MP model, for a very very good price? Add to that the fact that iMac are rumored to be upgraded in the next few days/weeks with Sandy Bridge.
So again, why does Apple charge that MP tax?
Loa
You are comparing consumer chipsets to workstation grade chipsets. Spec out an HP z800 against a Mac pro and you will find the prices extremely similar and competitive, the only thing Mac Pros have been off with is the graphics card selection, but that is getting better as of late.
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