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Btw, http://www.virtualbox.org/ is also available for Mac OS X. There's an open source VirtualBox version that's licensed under the GNU GPL, the license cost = free. So if you want to play around with virtual machines try VirtualBox. VirtualBox versus Parallels versus VMware: http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/VBox_vs_Others

Yeah, virtualization is amazing! http://www.virtualbox.org/ http://www.vmware.com/ http://xen.org/ http://www.linux-kvm.org/ et cetera

I have my stuff on a Raid 5 plus two hd backups on a different place. Should I ever have some money left I'll probably get me a tape drive. And if I'm going to lose all that stuff I probably won't care that much anyway.

I'm not talking about GUI usage. With "persistent concepts" I mean basic knowledge in database design, text editing, data structures/programming, image editing and stuff like that. Knowledge that is independent from an operating system or even computers. It's getting weird. Where do I justify or advertise the MS platform? It's not that I feel like I'd have to justify but I don't even use it as my main operating system (occasionally have to use XP in a virtual machine) and am strongly opposed to this company. From my POV just like Apple, MS sucks big time.

Should I ever have kids I'd rather want them to be comfortable with persistent concepts than with some software that comes with a new graphical user interface every two, three years. From the user's point of view, once you understand the basics it doesn't matter if you're clicking buttons on a Mac, Windows or Solaris GUI.

Chris, in post #20 you blamed non-Apple hardware for not being able to deal with Mac (OS X) when in fact it's just the other way around: AGAIN -> Apple tries to prevent its OS to be installed on non-Apple hardware (-> youtube video post #22). This ain't a casting show for Republican spindoctors goddamnit! Good for you that you found a platform that does the stuff you expect from it. And no, there's no Macenvy. Besides, there are many more operating systems out there than just Apple's and Microsoft's.

Come on! The reason why it cannot be done easily is because Apple doesn't want it do be done easily! Please acknowledge that. That has nothing to do with some magic brilliance of your platform. Any system with decent amount of RAM, modern CPU, etc. can do this. OMG, I can run three operating systems simultaneously: http://omploader.org/vMWZuNw/Screenshot-1.png (Mac OS X isn't among them because of their restrictive license policy) I think that Apple is at least as paranoid as fricking Microsoft. For a taste: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vendor_lock-in#Apple_Inc.

Sorry, own goal. "Mac" (hardware, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macintosh ) != "Windows" (operating system) But let's not nitpick here, please watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LCUCSBvcvI If you haven't watched the video: assuming that with "Windows" you mean "non-Apple hardware" - you're wrong. It is possible to run Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware (please see http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/10/20/macosx_on_a_pc/ for instance - it's not the way you usually want to install an OS on a machine though). The thing is that Apple wants their OS to be run on their own hardware only. One mustn't even install it as a virtual machine: http://omploader.org/vMWZtcQ/vm.png (look at all these operating systems that may be installed; but sadly, Mac OS X won't even show up after selecting "Other") It should be clear now why "it won't work the other way around". Hmmmmmmm Re "emulation": Apple is not different to other companies in terms of borrowing (which isn't a bad thing, IMO) and I'm sure you also give credit to FreeBSD. You mentioned safety: http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=2941 Let's talk about vendor lock-in another time.

I for one haven't bought any of my software since 2005. -_-

http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=2941 http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=2951

Challenge!

The purchase of that license was overkill. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Works#Thir...y_compatibility PS: This is a nice example about the advantages of open versus proprietary formats in regards to interoperability.

Pobably slightly off topic: I recently set up a web based music server (Ampache) that is connected to my stereo. A web browser acts as front-end though Ampache does also support Amarok and probably other music software. Music can be streamed to a client or sent to the amp/stereo (with the latter you basically remote control your stereo) and it can be accessed from anywhere in the world. The software runs on an old HP desktop that I will soon replace with a used "netbox" (MSI Wind, Asus EeeBox or something like that < $200) because of its low power consumption and low noise. Ampache is platform independent; I'm using Debian and basic installation was not difficult though it is probably good to be aware about the technologies/services that are at work here (Apache web server, etc.). For anyone who's interested: http://ampache.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ampache Edit: so far I've played/streamed FLAC, Ogg, MP3 and haven't experienced problems.

Cool thread.

Not bad for an old, fat man.

FLAC is around since 2001 and of course there is hardware that supports FLAC and Ogg Vorbis. Cowon's (with the original firmware) players do, for example. GNU/Linux distributions and other FOSS OSs use these free, open formats (those OSs would have to be licensed differently with out of the box MP3 support) . I understand that most consumers don't care for such details (which is ok): they purchase their stuff (MP3 license fee included) plug & play:

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False assertion. Though the DVD media itself knows nothing about the resume position the media player does. I have yet to come across a DVD player without resume function. Probably RTBM?

Love those unplugged electric keyboards: http://omploader.org/vMWQ0bQ/unplugged.jpg Or is it a harmonium?

Sorry, don't have any PMG or early Kenny G. But we could listen to Kenny G's greatest hits and some Spyro Gyra. Come on, come over!

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