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your school is an exception then. most (at least public) schools run Windows. we had a mac dept in my high school but only people who use them were the ones who took graphic design as a course.

Cheap and gaming don't really go together does it? To play new games with decent FPS on a typical monitor (1680x1050) you'll need at least a decent CPU and GPU (cost about $300?) which doesn't include motherboard, RAM, etc. I'm planning to build a PC this summer and hopefully I won't cross the 1k threshold (this including the other hardware - lcd, kb+m, etc.)

But Apple has clearly stated that no authorized computer can run Mac OS X (they are currently in the process of patenting "OS X" without "Mac" in front of it). The reason Apple can, and has continued to grow is their monopolization of their own market. They've specified that Snow Leopard will not run on a PowerPC CPU, nor AMD's CPU line (obviously). But why? It's actually an excellent marketing advantage. Let's face it, everyone in the modern day that can sustain a decent monthly income has a computer. The problem though, it that computers can last for as long as you need them, usually (we still have a Macintosh 128k in the attic :P ). Windows isn't pulling in many new users, certainly not many from the Linux or Mac community. Apple, on the other hand, can always reel in new users with its largely successful marketing campaign; Vista certainly wasn't as expected for anyone. Another issue faced is that Apple doesn't make the majority of its money through software. That said, you can't give an operating system to other manufactures and hope to make money selling your current product line. Apple is seen as luxury, or quality company to some, doing so would severely hurt their image. I'm all for getting a cheap quality company, certainly one that doesn't run Windows, but you get what you pay for. Apple doesn't have to rely on the death of the previous computers, it only has to reel in Windows users. Windows isn't pulling any new users? Hello, what OS did your elementary school use?

I think this marks the fine line between Apple fanboys and OS X fanboys. Apple fanboys are the people that actually *care* about the corporation. OS X fanboys are just guys who feel that their OS is better than say Windows or Linux.

FYI guys, just because the suit was filed a while back doesn't mean the whole thing is done ;) I know, news is weird Here's the latest http://computerworld.com/action/article ... rc=hm_list [hide=]Mac clone maker wins legal round against Apple Psystar can argue Apple abused copyright laws, judge rules Gregg Keizer February 8, 2009 (Computerworld) A federal judge last week ruled that Psystar Corp. can continue its countersuit against Apple Inc., giving the Mac clone maker a rare win in its seven-month-old battle with Apple. He also hinted that if Psystar proves its allegations, others may then be free to sell computers with Mac OS X already installed. In an order signed on Friday, U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup gave Psystar the go-ahead to amend its lawsuit against Apple. According to Alsup, Psystar may change that countersuit, which originally accused Apple of breaking antitrust laws, to instead ague that Apple has stretched copyright laws by tying the Mac operating system to its hardware. Alsup had tossed Psystar's antitrust charges in November 2008 but left the door open to a modified complaint. Psystar took advantage of the opportunity and filed a revised lawsuit in mid-December. Apple, however, had hoped to quash Psystar's revision, saying that the Miami-based company "attempts to repackage its dismissed antitrust allegations under the guise of copyright misuse." On Friday, Alsup said that Psystar could continue to press its once-dismissed case. "Psystar may well have a legitimate interest in establishing misuse [of copyright] independent of Apple's claims against it -- for example, to clarify the risks it confronts by marketing the products at issue in this case or others it may wish to develop," Alsup said in his ruling. Apple started the legal wrangling in July when it said Psystar broke copyright and software-licensing laws by selling Intel-based computers with Mac OS X 10.5 preinstalled. Psystar has been selling machines equipped with Apple's operating system since April 2008. Alsup also said that if Psystar proves that Apple abused copyright laws, some of Apple's charges against the company would be moot. He also seemed to say that that others would then be free to follow in Psystar's footsteps. "Moreover, if established, misuse would bar enforcement (for the period of misuse) not only as to defendants who are actually party to the challenged license but also as to potential defendants not themselves injured by the misuse who may have similar interests," said Alsup in his ruling. The judge did not name the "potential defendants," but in previous filings, Apple has claimed that Psystar was not acting alone. "Persons other than Psystar are involved in Psystar's unlawful and improper activities described in this amended complaint," said Apple in a November filing. At the time, Apple only referred to those individuals or corporations as John Does 1 through 10. Apple said it would reveal the names when it uncovered them. Alsup also acknowledged Apple's argument that it had the right to decide how its software was licensed and used, but said that that would have to be decided as the case plays out. He did reject Psystar's attempt to include state unfair-competition charges in its countersuit, however. Psystar has a week to submit its altered counterclaims, after which Apple must answer within 20 days. Alsup also told the two parties to get to work. "Both sides should be taking discovery and preparing themselves for trial and/or summary judgment," the judge concluded. The case is currently scheduled to begin trial on Nov. 9.[/hide]

am i the only one who wants Psystar to win? it's not just that i want a huge corporation like Apple to bend on its knees, but i think it's ridiculous how they limit the ways you can use their product.

He's like Mega Man

first V-Day in years that I won't be celebrating LOL life sucks.

I've never heard that. And why would you ever want to? I don't see why people like cheating in video games so much. no, hacked Wii means you can play backed-up games. not cheating lol

any of you guys have hacked Wii? heard it's easy to do on that

I can see why people won't like it. It's not for everyone. I grew up reading Hardy Boys so I love stuff like this. And if I can touch em, they're for real.

I used to watch the show a couple of years ago. Only reason why is her: But she doesn't get enough screen time to keep me watching the whole series.

[hide=]:lol: please tell me i'm not the only one who lol'd when peter comes out with a gun going "you calling me unstable?!?!" and then him flying his arse out of there ditching tracy =D> :lol:[/hide]

I just realized why Claire acts like a stupid kid. It's because she refuses to admit to herself that her ability is practically useless in helping other people. She acts tough, but the only thing she does is get herself in the middle of things. Kill her off jesus.

This CSI has always been the best IMO compared to the other two (Miami is just a huge joke) I started catching up on the series again and just finished watching ep 5 of this season. It has to be one of the best eps of the series ever =D> It's too bad Grissom is gone now though. Next season might be the last. :(

My mp3 isn't ipod/zune either, and it does 10 hours... of video.

yes you can have around 6? I had 3 profiles. male good/pure, male evil/corrupt, female good/pure my female char was a huge [bleep]. wore leather corset, thigh high boots, etc. banged a lotta guys too.

edit, ^ he beat me to it

I'd buy an iPod nano just because the majority of the accessories on the market is for the iPod. Though iTunes for Windows is a piece of [cabbage]. Bloated like a [bleep].

if any of you guys are playing co-op in insane, invite me GT: Nobleleaf (my main GT has no live atm)

I'd rather if he did a Bad Boys 3

Kingdra's the most balanced, but he's not the best. His movepool could be better too.

im exaggerating obv., but you are underweight

good luck

I think he wants to do more than to stay healthy. 140@6'2 is borderline anorexic. I'm almost half a foot shorter than him and I weigh as much. Doing high-intensity cardio won't let him put on the weight he wants. He can stay away from creatine, but protein shake will help him reach the amount of protein he'll be needing. 5lb of ON Whey is about $40 and will last a couple of months.