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Looks like Apple (yes, today is Macworld NYC) has released the machine I've been waiting for (or, actually, the machine I've been making MB wait for) the dual processor Powermac. I guess they had no choice but to release this machine with the intel/amd crowd pushing well past 1 GHZ. The 500 MHZ G4 wasn't seeming so strong any longer. They've had these MP (multiple processor) machines ready for awhile, but OS 9 doesn't really support MP. I thought they might wait for OS X release (which should blaze on multiple chips) but I guess they decided to jump a little early. That's fine by me. And did someone say standard gigabit ethernet? Holy cow. But the best part, and frankly, the part I don't really believe yet, is that Jobs said these machines are available today, at the same price points as current (now old) G4 powermacs. Could this be true? We've come to expect a little gouging from Apple, is this a change of heart? Giving the faithful an insanely great deal? More as news develops...
Maybe because I am not such a hard core coder, I like to follow the personality conflic... err, synergies between the various "leaders" of the free/open software movements. Here's a good article/discussion about the big three: RMS, ESR, and Linus. (I think it's 'good' because it supports RMS. I like the comment that he should/might get a Nobel prize someday. He's definitely in that sort of class I think.)
Here's a great faq about landing discount airfares. Seems very informative. I will never use Priceline.com if this info is correct. What a rip-off.
Beautiful day, beautiful scene. Here I am sitting in this sun filled room typing away on a Gateway 2000. MB is behind me with the G3 perched on the table drawing furiously on her Wacom tablet. Mr. Wilson is on the couch typing some words of wisdom (I'm sure) into his powerbook. Just another Long Island vacation digital media tree style. What? It's 2:00? Almost time for the vino. Hope you are all working or relaxing in such a nice state. Going to do some birding with the master in a bit. Maybe I'll put up a picture or two later.
I hope Mike gets back soon. My mailbox used to feel so loved.
From the lunch files. If you are a gazpacho fan (and who's not?) you better get over to Sacred Chow (Hudson around Christopher) before their heavenly fruit version is all gone. Incredible summer fare. Trust me on this. Best thing I've had in weeks.
Better keep up on your security alerts if you shelled out the cash for one of those Sony robot dogs. Apparently there are some problems. Woof.
Ground has been broken on the new world headquarters (in other words: we hauled a lot of crap out of the basement, and tore down a sheet rock wall.) Demand for inside information on the plush new office suite is so high that I'm going to keep you regularly updated right here on this page! Hold on for some edge of your seat excitment! Next milestone is Friday, when our crack team of engineers tries to ascertain why the supporting columns inside that wall we tore down don't seem to be touching the ceiling at all. Stay tuned.
I'm always waiting for the next enhancement before buying, but I think the time is right for this portable CD/MP3 player. If you've got CDR, this is a no brainer. I'll let you know when I get mine.
I live with a bird named Tarzan. He is a very noisey grey-cheeked parakeet. About six inches long. He has free run of the house, although acutally it's more like free waddle because he doesn't fly very well. Anyway, lately he's learned a new trick which is to climb up the mass of cables under my desk until his little green head pokes up right under my monitor. He likes to perch at the top of the phone line going into the modem. He'll sit there for hours watching me stare at the screen. Occasionally he'll say something. If I had a web cam I'd put him on. Since I don't you'll just have to use your imagination. I wonder if he can feel all the information flowing through his little feet?