jiminaus
Apr 12, 09:30 PM
The blog post was from 2 years ago!!!
Clive At Five
Oct 25, 10:43 AM
Wow! "Does not make more than a few pennies." I do not think either of you appreciate the power of small numbers, when multiplied by millions of transactions and time. Soap companies have understood this for several hundred years, clearly Apple understands it as well. The individual unit profit on iPods is clearly higher, but each iPod sold acts as a multiplier of where the real money is made. What a dream to earn just one half of one cent of every iTunes purchase. If globally they sell a million songs a day, I'd receive $5k a day or $1,825,000 a year.
I said "Apple makes pennies" and I meant it figuratively:
Firstly, I don't think they even make a whole cent per song (source on that anyone?) and secondly, think of the cost of running the store! Millions of songs and millions of downloads means page construction (albeit probably database construction) and tons of bandwidth. That stuff ain't cheap. I meant that Apple makes pennies on the music store as a whole. I know they probably do turn a measurable profit, but a profit that is utterly DWARFED by iPod sales.
I don't recall the most recent statistics, but let's say Apple makes $25 profit per iPod sold (HUGE underestimate). Say, also that Apple makes $0.05 profit per iTunes song sold (huge OVERestimate). To match those two profits, every iTunes user must download 500 songs. Trust me, that is not how things go. I've downloaded maybe 8... and those were from Pepsi bottles.
-Clive
I said "Apple makes pennies" and I meant it figuratively:
Firstly, I don't think they even make a whole cent per song (source on that anyone?) and secondly, think of the cost of running the store! Millions of songs and millions of downloads means page construction (albeit probably database construction) and tons of bandwidth. That stuff ain't cheap. I meant that Apple makes pennies on the music store as a whole. I know they probably do turn a measurable profit, but a profit that is utterly DWARFED by iPod sales.
I don't recall the most recent statistics, but let's say Apple makes $25 profit per iPod sold (HUGE underestimate). Say, also that Apple makes $0.05 profit per iTunes song sold (huge OVERestimate). To match those two profits, every iTunes user must download 500 songs. Trust me, that is not how things go. I've downloaded maybe 8... and those were from Pepsi bottles.
-Clive
Wongers
Feb 20, 02:42 PM
Hi,
Im thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I was going to opt for the non server version and get the 2.66ghz processor and the upgraded hard drive to 500GB.
My question is, is it a worthwhile upgrade? or is it just better to leave it with the 2.4ghz and get a better hard drive.
Regarding the hard drive, are you able to buy a faster one ie, one that runs at 7200rpm and put it in the mac mini yourself. I have heard that the drive in the Mac Mini is a slow hard drive.
What is the biggest hard drive that will work in the Mac Mini?
Many Thanks
Im thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I was going to opt for the non server version and get the 2.66ghz processor and the upgraded hard drive to 500GB.
My question is, is it a worthwhile upgrade? or is it just better to leave it with the 2.4ghz and get a better hard drive.
Regarding the hard drive, are you able to buy a faster one ie, one that runs at 7200rpm and put it in the mac mini yourself. I have heard that the drive in the Mac Mini is a slow hard drive.
What is the biggest hard drive that will work in the Mac Mini?
Many Thanks
espoo
Nov 12, 04:26 PM
Awesome desktop! Who is the girl?
Also how do i make my menu bar black like yours?
thanks! :)
unfortunately i don't know who the girl is. I found her at http://www.wallpaperswide.com/.
for the black menubar, you have to download aqua extreme 3.
http://macthemes.net/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=645845
Also how do i make my menu bar black like yours?
thanks! :)
unfortunately i don't know who the girl is. I found her at http://www.wallpaperswide.com/.
for the black menubar, you have to download aqua extreme 3.
http://macthemes.net/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=645845
simsaladimbamba
Apr 29, 08:27 AM
no
No to what question? The first or the second (the second can't be done without the first)?
Can you post screenshots (http://guides.macrumors.com/Taking_Screenshots_in_Mac_OS_X) and attach it here?How to attach an image to your MR post. (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=11836587#post11836587)
No to what question? The first or the second (the second can't be done without the first)?
Can you post screenshots (http://guides.macrumors.com/Taking_Screenshots_in_Mac_OS_X) and attach it here?How to attach an image to your MR post. (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=11836587#post11836587)
talmy
Apr 24, 11:22 AM
Mac OS isn't Microsoft Windows so it's best to adopt the Mac ways. Learn to use "drag and drop" which is implemented much better in Mac OS than Microsoft Windows. Folders spring open which helps navigating to the destination, however you can also drag to the desktop and then drag from the desktop to the destination. If you are moving a group of files, they will stay grouped on the desktop and don't have to be reselected.
MacNoobie
Sep 13, 12:05 AM
The wait is over Studio 8 as well as DW 8, Flash 8 and Fireworks 8 is out now for trial and purchase.
herdnerfer
Feb 27, 02:55 PM
What do you plan on doing on an iPod touch without the Internet? The only thing I can think of is the handful of games that let you multiplayer over wifi....
coopdog
Apr 15, 03:06 PM
I picked up an older APC 1500 XS with an external 47lb. APC XS/RS battery pack for $20 as-is from a surplus place ($1500+ retail). I let the unit charge overnight and with a PC pulling 200W and my screens, speakers, modem and airport extreme pulling less than another 100W I could get 120 min of backup power! I knew though, it wouldn't be in surplus if it was working like it should.
Under a 700W load the UPS would fail it's self-test, but at my barebones (387W) it passed just fine even with batteries last replaced in 2005 according to the powerchute software. Everytime the UPS went onto battery, I would hear a constant electrical noise/hum, I thought it was the UPS inverters. I then tried to do the real test - unplug the UPS and see how long the batteries really last under a 387W load. The 6 12V batteries lost 10% every few seconds; batteries are dead. Near the end of the test I bent down and I could hear that the Jacob's Ladder arcing sound/hum was coming from my PC's power supply not the UPS! :eek:
So yesterday 2 9Ah 12V batteries (Tempest) replacement batteries arrived. I installed them and removed the dead external APC battery pack. Now the estimated time is about 25 min, but it will actually last that long. I thought new batteries would have solved the problem. I have an APC 350 between my APC 1500 and my PC, every time I switch to battery power the 350 kicks in and my PC sounds fine for the brief time it's on. Here are my Kill-a-Watt readings:
AC Utility Power: 120-121V, Power Factor: .97-.98
Battery Power: 116V, Power Factor: .79
Here is the sound:http://www.filedropper.com/powersupply It actually sounds more like a large hair trimmer...
From my research, I found that PSUs don't like the square or sine-wave the older APC's put out, and the noise is the PSU's Power Factor correction? Especially if I can expand this UPS unit, I want to make sure it's not doing harm to the devices connected!
Thanks for the help guys!
Under a 700W load the UPS would fail it's self-test, but at my barebones (387W) it passed just fine even with batteries last replaced in 2005 according to the powerchute software. Everytime the UPS went onto battery, I would hear a constant electrical noise/hum, I thought it was the UPS inverters. I then tried to do the real test - unplug the UPS and see how long the batteries really last under a 387W load. The 6 12V batteries lost 10% every few seconds; batteries are dead. Near the end of the test I bent down and I could hear that the Jacob's Ladder arcing sound/hum was coming from my PC's power supply not the UPS! :eek:
So yesterday 2 9Ah 12V batteries (Tempest) replacement batteries arrived. I installed them and removed the dead external APC battery pack. Now the estimated time is about 25 min, but it will actually last that long. I thought new batteries would have solved the problem. I have an APC 350 between my APC 1500 and my PC, every time I switch to battery power the 350 kicks in and my PC sounds fine for the brief time it's on. Here are my Kill-a-Watt readings:
AC Utility Power: 120-121V, Power Factor: .97-.98
Battery Power: 116V, Power Factor: .79
Here is the sound:http://www.filedropper.com/powersupply It actually sounds more like a large hair trimmer...
From my research, I found that PSUs don't like the square or sine-wave the older APC's put out, and the noise is the PSU's Power Factor correction? Especially if I can expand this UPS unit, I want to make sure it's not doing harm to the devices connected!
Thanks for the help guys!
rdowns
Nov 9, 07:09 AM
I use PageSucker 3.2.
http://pagesucker.com/
Awesome. Worked like a charm. Thank you.
http://pagesucker.com/
Awesome. Worked like a charm. Thank you.
Littleodie914
Feb 10, 07:38 PM
Wow, those are definitely sweet looking. Can any iSkin owners comment on how they "feel" in your hand? I bought a skin for my 3G iPod at Best Buy for like... $15, and it's rubber/silicon I believe, but it always feels dirty/grimey, and attracts dust and hair like you wouldn't believe.
iPunish901
Nov 2, 05:54 PM
i love this woman and i finally found a good wallpaper of her. :cool:
a.gomez
Apr 15, 01:16 PM
This means little to nothing without absolute numbers.
exactly
Love how you can just come up with a chart and say anything these days and not have to back it up with numbers (done all the time for both iOS and Android)
"For this year�s report, Flurry once again leverages publicly available market data in the news, released by companies such as the NPD Group (e.g., Gamasutra�s Behind the Numbers series). We combine this data with our own estimates of game category revenues from iOS and Android devices"
so they do not even have actual sales numbers for iOS/Android - I use a report like this at work to justify anything and I think I would get fired on the spot :rolleyes:
exactly
Love how you can just come up with a chart and say anything these days and not have to back it up with numbers (done all the time for both iOS and Android)
"For this year�s report, Flurry once again leverages publicly available market data in the news, released by companies such as the NPD Group (e.g., Gamasutra�s Behind the Numbers series). We combine this data with our own estimates of game category revenues from iOS and Android devices"
so they do not even have actual sales numbers for iOS/Android - I use a report like this at work to justify anything and I think I would get fired on the spot :rolleyes:
ir13
Mar 20, 02:41 AM
Why would you spread rumors of a 4.3.1? What's your source for the pwn2own "publically" found bug on 4.3? Do share wise one.
http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Pwn2Own-2011-Day-2-iPhone-and-BlackBerry-hacked-1206254.html
http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Pwn2Own-2011-Day-2-iPhone-and-BlackBerry-hacked-1206254.html
yippy
Jan 17, 03:15 PM
What you described is NOT a Panther install CD. Panther comes on 3 disks. Maya said Panther needs a FireWire 400 supported Mac. That is pretty much the requirement for it, if you have that it will install.
This is not true, Panther requires only built in USB, Tiger requires built in Firewire, you can install Panther on the original iMac.
This is not true, Panther requires only built in USB, Tiger requires built in Firewire, you can install Panther on the original iMac.
williamnova
Mar 11, 06:20 AM
Thanks. I was was confused by the number of postings on the internet I saw which kept referring to folks saying they're using launchd now since "there is no xinetd in SL anymore" and so on. I assumed that meant it had been taken out entirely and replaced with launchd.
I'm still not entirely sure the PDF isn't wrong, though. It mentions FTP and Finger specifically as two services that use xinetd, which means they should have entries in /etc/xinetd.conf and/or /etc/xinetd.d/<service>, right? Only my 10.6 workstation has nothing like that. I do, however, have .plist files for both of those in System/Library/LaunchDaemons/ - unless the server is using xinetd while my desktop is using launchd, but that doesn't seem right. :confused:
I'm still not entirely sure the PDF isn't wrong, though. It mentions FTP and Finger specifically as two services that use xinetd, which means they should have entries in /etc/xinetd.conf and/or /etc/xinetd.d/<service>, right? Only my 10.6 workstation has nothing like that. I do, however, have .plist files for both of those in System/Library/LaunchDaemons/ - unless the server is using xinetd while my desktop is using launchd, but that doesn't seem right. :confused:
redAPPLE
Feb 21, 05:46 AM
i'd love to know what sentence he wrote with the word "mutter".
and what sentence would make a guy go berserk with a word "nutter" in it.
i can imagine, the sentence would not make a lot of sense.
and what sentence would make a guy go berserk with a word "nutter" in it.
i can imagine, the sentence would not make a lot of sense.
apfhex
Oct 20, 09:00 PM
Cool idea. ^_^ Though iSsistant is kinda a weird name.
belvdr
Dec 29, 02:14 PM
The OS and applications are what cause the vulnerabilities. The architecture has nothing to do with it.
swarmster
Apr 15, 10:31 AM
Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU iPhone OS 4_3_1 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/533.17.9 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/5.0.2 Mobile/8G4 Safari/6533.18.5)
It's been interesting to see how many disparate markets have been turned upside-down by the iPhone and iPhone-like smartphones. Camcorders (the Flip line, 80% of the market a couple years ago, was shuttered yesterday), digital still cameras, portable gaming devices, music players, netbooks, and on and on.
It's been interesting to see how many disparate markets have been turned upside-down by the iPhone and iPhone-like smartphones. Camcorders (the Flip line, 80% of the market a couple years ago, was shuttered yesterday), digital still cameras, portable gaming devices, music players, netbooks, and on and on.
themacman
Sep 22, 09:31 PM
u will be waiting for a long time. Hang on it will come out soon enough. ;)
HBOC
Mar 7, 05:42 PM
ok i posted this on the apple discussion forum, but thought I would post here as well.
So i got a new MBP, and when I transferred my A3 library over, I noticed that ALL my .TIFF (they are the 1Ds RAW files, before .CR2 was around) have been resized. On my old MBP, they would be full size, and Preview would open them up correctly. Now even Preview resizes them:(.
I open up the files in PS CS4 and ACR opens up, so I know the files are not corrupt or anything. All my .CR2 files are all fine, and are full size when in A3.
**EDIT** now all my TIFF files are corrupt when viewing in A3. here are some screen shots. WTF?
So i got a new MBP, and when I transferred my A3 library over, I noticed that ALL my .TIFF (they are the 1Ds RAW files, before .CR2 was around) have been resized. On my old MBP, they would be full size, and Preview would open them up correctly. Now even Preview resizes them:(.
I open up the files in PS CS4 and ACR opens up, so I know the files are not corrupt or anything. All my .CR2 files are all fine, and are full size when in A3.
**EDIT** now all my TIFF files are corrupt when viewing in A3. here are some screen shots. WTF?
ZipZap
Apr 25, 04:55 AM
The OP is asking about firmware and not OS.
IJ Reilly
Aug 8, 12:18 AM
It's my understanding that Microsoft's cash infusion was more symbolic than anything else and helped forge a relationship that included the much more important agreement to continue making Office for the Mac. Furthermore, Microsoft was worried about a DOJ investigation and ensuring that Apple would continue on keep that particular dog quiet.
Microsoft has never done anything out of charity; there's always been profit in the company's actions and they deserve to get thumped a little bit.
That said, the MS programmers have a very difficult problem to solve, much of it created by people who worked on Windows more than a decade ago.
It was part of a patent lawsuit settlement. Apple had over $1 billion in cash on hand and $7 billion in annual revenue at the time of Microsoft's investment. Microsoft's $150 million didn't save Apple. This is a myth that just refuses to die. In reality, Apple saved Apple -- by changing the way they were doing business.
Microsoft has never done anything out of charity; there's always been profit in the company's actions and they deserve to get thumped a little bit.
That said, the MS programmers have a very difficult problem to solve, much of it created by people who worked on Windows more than a decade ago.
It was part of a patent lawsuit settlement. Apple had over $1 billion in cash on hand and $7 billion in annual revenue at the time of Microsoft's investment. Microsoft's $150 million didn't save Apple. This is a myth that just refuses to die. In reality, Apple saved Apple -- by changing the way they were doing business.
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