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riontel ([personal profile] riontel) wrote2008-07-31 10:16 pm
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Yesterday's visit to the Apple store was very stimulating. I think I actually fixed my PC (sorry [livejournal.com profile] vgramagin).

[identity profile] ex-java-duk.livejournal.com 2008-08-01 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
The only way to fix a PC (partially) would be to install HackOS on it. Just a temporary solution til you put down enough $$$ for your new shiny MacBookPro.

[identity profile] riontel.livejournal.com 2008-08-01 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
It was a hw problem, nothing to do with Microsoft for a wonder. I am not a Mac person. I don't like their proprietary approach to hardware and software design. I would not buy a machine that loses its warranty just because I had the temerity to upgrade its memory without Apple's support center involvement. I was actually looking at iMac but its ugly shiny screen completely turned me off. If I wanted a MacBookPro (or any other Mac laptop) I could buy it on my work budget. I usually buy them if somebody asks for one in my group, even though I don't approve.

[identity profile] ex-java-duk.livejournal.com 2008-08-01 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
There's nothing proprietary in their hardware approach anymore. Nor will you loose your warranty if you perform a memory or hard drive upgrade.
I also own 24" iMac and extremely happy about its screen.

[identity profile] riontel.livejournal.com 2008-08-01 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
I specifically asked the guy at the store about upgrading RAM on iMac and his response was: you can upgrade it yourself but opening the slot trips a sensor and that voids the warranty. Glossy screens are a matter of taste I guess.

[identity profile] ex-java-duk.livejournal.com 2008-08-01 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
That's total BS. There's NO SENSOR there.

[identity profile] rkatsyv.livejournal.com 2008-08-01 04:12 pm (UTC)(link)
opening the slot trips a sensor

...that douses you with tear gas, calls Apple Support Center и по твоему адресу выезжает группа захвата! :)

[identity profile] spamsink.livejournal.com 2008-08-01 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
Гугл насчет HackOS обезьяну рисует. Ткни пальцем, я, может, на виртуальной машине попробую.

[identity profile] ex-java-duk.livejournal.com 2008-08-01 02:50 am (UTC)(link)
На виртуальной ты и настоящего леопарда можешь поставить. А если native - приноси ко мне, вместе поставим, там все-таки надо немного с бубном потанцевать.

[identity profile] spamsink.livejournal.com 2008-08-01 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
настоящего леопарда можешь поставить

Чтобы потом за мной пришли?

[identity profile] ex-java-duk.livejournal.com 2008-08-01 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
Да, в белых халатах и со смирительной рубашкой :)