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Old 05-22-2008, 02:17 PM   #91
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I am getting a Mac. Not because I think it is "better" than windows, but just different. I like to learn new things, and also want to learn how to develop on/for the Mac. Who knows, maybe I will decide it's "better".

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Old 05-22-2008, 02:21 PM   #92
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To be used on the computer, or my head?

I really wish Microsoft would port the .Net framework to Linux and Mac. Life would be so much easier.

(Yes, I know about mono and will give it a wack. But you still can't do client apps if I understand correctly. Perhaps I need to look again.)

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Old 05-22-2008, 02:25 PM   #93
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To be used on the computer, or my head?

I really wish Microsoft would port the .Net framework to Linux and Mac. Life would be so much easier.

(Yes, I know about mono and will give it a wack. But you still can't do client apps if I understand correctly. Perhaps I need to look again.)

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Old 05-22-2008, 02:32 PM   #94
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And that implies you end, on the head...
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Old 05-22-2008, 02:46 PM   #95
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I absolutly hate authoring Installs. Install Shield is the worst documented tool that I ever work with... and Windows Installer is such an antequated black box.. ARGH!

Try to author upgrades is even worse. Do you HAVE to add to the upgrade table? I thought it would upgrade if the upgrade code was the same. Why is it not?

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Old 05-22-2008, 10:22 PM   #96
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I love their Mac/PC commercials, I always watch them when they're new (I have Tivo, so I don't watch commercials I don't like). But I need to be careful -- the other night I caught myself thinking maybe I'd think about getting a Mac!

Fortunately, after an enthusiastic and thorough self-flagellation the thought passed.
Well, you should think about it more. I love their computers.
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Old 05-22-2008, 10:36 PM   #97
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Well, you should think about it more. I love their computers.
The dogs. I hate 'em. Won't even make me a slate/tablet. I hate them, I do. I really do.
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Old 05-22-2008, 11:05 PM   #98
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The dogs. I hate 'em. Won't even make me a slate/tablet. I hate them, I do. I really do.
Well, you're barking up the wrong aPple tree. Sorry VR, I just couldn't resist.
Yeah, it's a bummer. But in the meantime, this triple E I'm writing on right now is loads of fun.
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Me, I still use an old Sony Z505 with a 450 MHz P-3 processor and it is maxed out with 384 MB of RAM. I still have the original 8 GB drive (2 x 4 GB partitions.) I stuck a G wireless card and it works like a champ. I use it for client site work only. It runs Windows and Office 2000 so there is problem as it has USB and Firewire as well as a modem and an RJ-45 plug.

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Me, I still use an old Sony Z505 with a 450 MHz P-3 processor and it is maxed out with 384 MB of RAM. I still have the original 8 GB drive (2 x 4 GB partitions.) I stuck a G wireless card and it works like a champ. I use it for client site work only. It runs Windows and Office 2000 so there is problem as it has USB and Firewire as well as a modem and an RJ-45 plug.

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I still use a slide-rule...
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I do most of my work on a desktop that is under the desk (don't ask.)
Before the tripleE, I was still using my trusty circa 1999 b&w Power Book. If all one does is writing, what need is there for a power bomb. I also have an old 4ooMHZ IBM on windows 98 just to run the large size inkjet that I require for shop drawings. That printer looses half its functions on XP.
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Old 05-23-2008, 11:08 AM   #102
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ARGH! This damn InstallShield is giving me fits. How important is an upgrade installer anyway. I'm just ready to tell the customers they just have to uninstall the previous version first... ARGH!

Also, when the heck does my VPC drop the first letter I type into it. How annoying is that?

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Why is writting regular expressions so damn hard!

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I absolutly hate authoring Installs. Install Shield is the worst documented tool that I ever work with... and Windows Installer is such an antequated black box.. ARGH!
Get a mac. Develop for mac. Release an application (myprogram.app) that people just drag to wherever they want to, and it'll run.
Uninstall the app? Just drag it to the trash can.

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Lay off the botox. I heard it really screws up your expressions!


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Get a mac. Develop for mac. Release an application (myprogram.app) that people just drag to wherever they want to, and it'll run.
Unfortunately I get paid (getting paid is good) to develop for Windows. Web applications (mostly now) actually.

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