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efficiency 08-08-07 09:03 AM


Originally Posted by octico (Post 5025910)
FYI it also crashes Linux Computers! This is not an OS problem as much as it is a design flaw.
John

Really? I thought that was a Safari problem.

ovoleg 08-08-07 09:09 AM

mac is garbage, anyone that tries to use a mac is trying to be different.

I associate macs with bads and ultra bad n00bs.

MAC = CRAP

Indolent58 08-08-07 09:15 AM


Originally Posted by ronjon10 (Post 5018260)
I use PCs because:

- this link crashes Macs but works fine on PCs >> Toporoute <<

It crashes my Windows PC. I suspect that Toporoute only works on Internet Explorer, which is another way of saying that the design is flawed and the developer is an idiot.

DaveSANYYZ 08-08-07 09:24 AM


Originally Posted by octico (Post 5025945)
SCO Unix at work

:eek:

gpelpel 08-08-07 09:24 AM


Originally Posted by tblendell (Post 5021509)
mac, which is terrific, unless i want to get full usage from my garmin or polar...

You can get full usage of the Polar via iSmartTrain from Otag in the UK.

For the Garmin, Ascent from Montebello Software does a better job than PC solutions.

andmalc 08-08-07 09:56 AM


Originally Posted by roadfix (Post 5021966)
Ok, I'll soon be in the market for a new computer.....so which is best for logging onto Bikeforums and checking out adult sites?

If all you need a basic web surfing, email, typing a few letters, listening to music, check this out:

http://www.zonbu.com/home/index.htm

The computer is tiny (about the size of a paper back), uses almost no power, makes no noise, and costs only $99.00 US. To get this price though you sign up for 2 years of updates and backups at $13/month, or you can buy the computer outright for $250.

It runs Linux so you'll never get a virus or have to worry about security.

spingineer 08-08-07 10:43 AM


Originally Posted by andmalc (Post 5026392)
It runs Linux so you'll never ... have to worry about security.

Although there are more security issues with Windows, there are still security concerns when running Linux. If you don't have your Linux kernel built the proper way, it can be vulnerable. Open source does not equate to security.

lyeinyoureye 08-08-07 12:14 PM


Originally Posted by Indolent58 (Post 5026078)
It crashes my Windows PC. I suspect that Toporoute only works on Internet Explorer, which is another way of saying that the design is flawed and the developer is an idiot.

It's prolly a script problem.


Originally Posted by andmalc (Post 5026392)
The computer is tiny (about the size of a paper back), uses almost no power, makes no noise, and costs only $99.00 US. To get this price though you sign up for 2 years of updates and backups at $13/month, or you can buy the computer outright for $250.

It runs Linux so you'll never get a virus or have to worry about security.

Holy ripoff batman! It can still have security holes even if it runs *nix.


Originally Posted by spingineer (Post 5026763)
If you don't have your Linux kernel built the proper way, it can be vulnerable. Open source does not equate to security.

Or even if it's compiled w/ security in mind, that still doesn't mean there aren't unknown (to the devs) vulnerabilities.

chimivee 08-08-07 12:18 PM


Originally Posted by lyeinyoureye (Post 5027543)
It's prolly a script problem.

It is.

ronjon10 08-08-07 12:44 PM

Is there a good Mac site out there that has good info on how to do things on a Mac? I'm not talking about the basic stuff like the apple key and keyboard shortcuts, but more advanced stuff. For instance, I'd be much more inclined to look at Macs if it has Remote desktop software I can use to connect with a home PC I use for connecting to my office and storing files.

Mo'Phat 08-08-07 01:06 PM

Which remote desktop software do you use, Ron?

ronjon10 08-08-07 01:17 PM


Originally Posted by Mo'Phat (Post 5027977)
Which remote desktop software do you use, Ron?

I just use the windows Remote Desktop Connection software. I use a laptop to connect into my file server which keeps a VPN connection to my office. I wouldn't mind installing other software on the file server that would allow Macs to connect. I just dont what it might be. I figure there must be sites out there that have all sorts of good info like this that goes beyond the basics.

Dizzy 08-08-07 01:36 PM


Originally Posted by ronjon10 (Post 5028056)
I just use the windows Remote Desktop Connection software. I use a laptop to connect into my file server which keeps a VPN connection to my office. I wouldn't mind installing other software on the file server that would allow Macs to connect. I just dont what it might be. I figure there must be sites out there that have all sorts of good info like this that goes beyond the basics.

I think Microsoft Windows server has a Mac file share emulation service.

spingineer 08-08-07 02:24 PM


Originally Posted by ronjon10 (Post 5028056)
I just use the windows Remote Desktop Connection software. I use a laptop to connect into my file server which keeps a VPN connection to my office. I wouldn't mind installing other software on the file server that would allow Macs to connect. I just dont what it might be. I figure there must be sites out there that have all sorts of good info like this that goes beyond the basics.

I use my Mac to connect to Windows share all the time.

ronjon10 08-08-07 02:27 PM


Originally Posted by spingineer (Post 5028685)
I use my Mac to connect to Windows share all the time.

It's more about interacting with the desktop rather than just file sharing. I just found Microsoft makes an RDC client for Mac which solves this problem.

Oleanshoebox 08-08-07 03:24 PM

PCs are cheap and I am poor.

Indolent58 08-08-07 06:59 PM


Originally Posted by Oleanshoebox (Post 5029182)
PCs are poor and I am cheap.

Fixed it for you.

efficiency 08-08-07 07:24 PM


Originally Posted by ronjon10 (Post 5028707)
It's more about interacting with the desktop rather than just file sharing. I just found Microsoft makes an RDC client for Mac which solves this problem.

I've used it. It worked fine for me. It wasn't through a VPN though, just a LAN.

Oleanshoebox 08-08-07 07:25 PM


Originally Posted by Indolent58 (Post 5030612)
Fixed it for you.

Clever!:rolleyes:

edit: but I must admit Macs are nice.

schnee 08-08-07 07:45 PM

PCs are cheaper only if you don't value your time.

Zing!

spingineer 08-08-07 07:50 PM


Originally Posted by efficiency (Post 5030773)
I've used it. It worked fine for me. It wasn't through a VPN though, just a LAN.

I use Remote Desktop Connection through VPN all the time. Have no problems with it.

Neccros 08-08-07 08:51 PM

Hey its all about the AMIGA!!!! :D

spingineer 08-08-07 10:13 PM


Originally Posted by Neccros (Post 5031356)
Hey its all about the AMIGA!!!! :D

I bet a bunch of people are reading this, and saying ... AMIGA????

M8QFIT 08-08-07 11:39 PM

I am a MAC junkie.... powerbook, Ipods and iphone...

YoungGun 08-09-07 12:38 AM

PC at work.. cuz the software is only written for PC.. and Mac for everything else.

As soon as Macs are Intel-based.. i could boot up Windows XP via Parallels Desktop on my Mac and run the PC software i needed for work without having to use a PC. I finally donated my IBM Thinkpad to another friend.. man, I just realize how much better Macs are in terms of less headache and a much more stable system with a friendlier user-interface.

If you're not using a Mac.. you are really missing out.


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