You know, you’ve probably guessed I’d be putting up a quick something, today, wouldn’t you?
Well, you would, wouldn’t you?
After all, today sees the Great Satan release Windoze 7, and frankly, I’m sick of hearing about it, already … !
Especially as I — of all people — know perfectly well that there’s alternatives.
For starters, as a Certified Mac Fan Boy, I’m very aware that the Mac OS X Snow Leopard upgrade disc only costs £25; and if it hadn’t been for the Great Fridge Disaster, I’d’ve gone and got a copy on the day!!
Actually, I’ve got to admit, the Gift Pack looks rather good value, as well. I know Apple have it listed at £129, but that includes both a copy of Snow Leopard and the most recent version of the iLife suite; something that retails, on its own, for £69.
Go Figure!
On top of that, I’ve a girlfriend, and a couple of old friends the free — and open source — OS, Ubuntu; which releases its most recent version, Karmic Koala, next Thursday.
And Canonical’s telling they’ve improved the speed of the thing; Tim, I’m expecting excited comments!!
Paul
ReplyDeleteYou do know that there is a problem which can occurs when you install Snow Leopard. See BBC
link here
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8304229.stm
Trevor
why, why, why, why, why and why?????
ReplyDeletewindoze 7...... never heard of it dont want to here about dont need it!!!
pj i understand people like your good self who want that little bit extra from a pc, which is why u pay the extra for a mac.....
then there are people like me ( lets call them the timz )
all i want from a computer is to switch it on, go on facebook, send a few emails have a chat and let the kids do homework.
with this in mind why pay extra for a new version of windoze when as you no i now use umpefump which is easier to use, cheaper (free to be exact) and as you said the new one (karmic koala) is out next week and its FREE.
windoze users are mainly like me just general people that use them in there daily lifes. when installing umpefump with you i noticed the TRY BEFORE YOU INSTALL option....
i erge all windoze users TRY it u might like it.
Tim
Hmmm … didn’t know that one, Trevor; but at least there’s a work-around.
ReplyDeleteAnd it does show the importance of a backup, whether through Time Machine, or otherwise.
Which I tend to use once a week, as well as having copies of all my important files — iTunes and iPhoto libraries, AND the quizzes — on an exterior drive.
And, Tim, it looks like Dell and Canonical, who make Ubuntu, are working on a version a touch more aimed at anyone who does use a laptop for exactly that, called Mobil
Oh, and if you wanna help, there}s a handy beginner’s guide to Ubuntu, here …
That’s a thought, point Dave at that last one!!
ReplyDeleteWowsa!
ReplyDeleteI've actually got to admit, bar the faulty sound-card, this laptop of kevin's is rather zippy!