frozencarbonite
Aug 3, 02:04 PM
There's precious little details on what the actual exploit is, so no.. I don't think anyone here knows, yet.
Yeah, I bet there are no more details released on the vulnerability until a patch is released.
Yeah, I bet there are no more details released on the vulnerability until a patch is released.
typecase
Sep 4, 11:52 PM
The thing that's frustrated me with Apple is the long wait for even minor product updates. The Merom update across the line should be a no brainer especially since the chip is more efficient and is easy to implement. Almost every other manufacturer announced Merom laptops already. Knowing Apple though, they'll just drag it out without mercy and only do the Merom updates in January for Macworld. In the meantime, we'll all be wondering if perhaps next week would be the right time to buy a new notebook because of some hot new rumor. Very frustrating. Now that Apple has switched to Intel, why not do chip updates without the fanfare that accompanied the minor PowerPC updates? :rolleyes:
guez
Aug 24, 04:21 PM
I, too, have a number in the range affected but am getting turned down by the website. Interestingly, when I changed the last letter of the serial number I entered from "a" to "b," it was accepted! I am wondering whether in fact not all batteries in the range are being recalled and Apple is just doing a bad job of communicating (as someone on Macintouch suggested).
Jovian9
Sep 22, 01:13 PM
F*#% Wal-Mart!
:)
I for one rarely go there (only when I really need an item I cannot find anywhere else). Now I am never going to go there. I needed just one more reason to keep me out of their doors and this is it.
MacRumors members unite:
BOYCOTT WAL-MART
:)
I for one rarely go there (only when I really need an item I cannot find anywhere else). Now I am never going to go there. I needed just one more reason to keep me out of their doors and this is it.
MacRumors members unite:
BOYCOTT WAL-MART
Parkin Pig
Mar 9, 05:53 AM
I really like this. All of the lines seem to point to the centre which adds a good dynamic and the slight warping in the pylon is just perfect.
Thanks for your kind words - I had to get ankle deep in mud to take that picture, so I'm glad someone appreciated it.
Thanks for your kind words - I had to get ankle deep in mud to take that picture, so I'm glad someone appreciated it.
gnasher729
Aug 3, 08:14 AM
2) I don't completely understand this business of an external card being used. Can anyone help me out? So an external card was used in OS X, correct? Don't most OS X external cards that do work, work based off the driver that is shipped with OS X and not with a driver provided separately by the card vendor? Installing drivers in OS X is very rare. Does the unnamed external card use the same OS X driver used for the AE card, or does it use a different one? If it uses the same one, it's not clear that the driver in OS X is completely safe.
99.9999% of MacBook and MacBook Pro users don't have an external wireless card. The only reason why you would have an external card is either a meeting of a very clever salesman and an exceedingly stupid customer, who never realised that he doesn't need an external card, or a MacBook with a broken wireless card that is more expensive to repair than buying an external one. But then I think all MacBooks in existence should still be under warranty, so that shouldn't happen.
So why did they use an external wireless card? The only reasonable explanation is that whatever they did doesn't work with the built-in airport.
What I think that happened: They found a wireless card with USB connector that will make wireless connections even when it is not explicitely told to do so. Next, they prepared a Macintosh to allow remote login, which is dangerous if you are connected to any network. Remember, it was their Macintosh, and anyone can make their Macintosh as vulnerable as they like if they know how to. And these two things combined are enough.
No danger for anyone without an external wireless card, and no danger for anyone who hasn't messed around with their Macintosh and made it vulnerable.
99.9999% of MacBook and MacBook Pro users don't have an external wireless card. The only reason why you would have an external card is either a meeting of a very clever salesman and an exceedingly stupid customer, who never realised that he doesn't need an external card, or a MacBook with a broken wireless card that is more expensive to repair than buying an external one. But then I think all MacBooks in existence should still be under warranty, so that shouldn't happen.
So why did they use an external wireless card? The only reasonable explanation is that whatever they did doesn't work with the built-in airport.
What I think that happened: They found a wireless card with USB connector that will make wireless connections even when it is not explicitely told to do so. Next, they prepared a Macintosh to allow remote login, which is dangerous if you are connected to any network. Remember, it was their Macintosh, and anyone can make their Macintosh as vulnerable as they like if they know how to. And these two things combined are enough.
No danger for anyone without an external wireless card, and no danger for anyone who hasn't messed around with their Macintosh and made it vulnerable.
edifyingGerbil
Mar 25, 05:42 PM
Uh oh, now you're going to unleash the fury of the autism brigade. Asperger's isn't a personality disorder!
LOL the "autism brigade"? That's funny :D
Well I don't know if you've dealt with many people who are on the autistic spectrum but they're very difficult, ie they don't behave like people who are not on the autistic spectrum, so I think calling it a disorder isn't too harsh an assessment.
I deal with Asspies online more than I do in real life, for good or ill.
Asperger syndrome or Asperger's syndrome or Asperger disorder ( /ˈɑspɚɡɚz/[1]) is an autism spectrum disorder that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome
LOL the "autism brigade"? That's funny :D
Well I don't know if you've dealt with many people who are on the autistic spectrum but they're very difficult, ie they don't behave like people who are not on the autistic spectrum, so I think calling it a disorder isn't too harsh an assessment.
I deal with Asspies online more than I do in real life, for good or ill.
Asperger syndrome or Asperger's syndrome or Asperger disorder ( /ˈɑspɚɡɚz/[1]) is an autism spectrum disorder that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome
jackmac13
Oct 15, 03:27 PM
The earbuds thing would make a great commercial. Imagine the earbud guy leaving with a girl while the other girl is still waiting for the guy to download. Now, no girl wants a guy to finish early but she doesn't want him to take forever either. It could be pretty funny.:D
Chupa Chupa
Apr 12, 12:03 PM
How about, "we want to invest in the US!"
Sheeeez!
There should be a law that states anytime a US company chooses to manufacture something outside the US, the company must post a clearly-articulated-less-than-25-page document stating AND COMPARING why the US is unable to manufacture said product.
Obviously companies build outside of the U.S. because it doesn't make financial sense to do so. U.S. labor is expensive in comparison to developing nations. Why is that so hard to understand?
Also if you look at the non-U.S. companies that have factories in the U.S. they are all in "right to work" states, so dealing with unions might be a factor too.
Sheeeez!
There should be a law that states anytime a US company chooses to manufacture something outside the US, the company must post a clearly-articulated-less-than-25-page document stating AND COMPARING why the US is unable to manufacture said product.
Obviously companies build outside of the U.S. because it doesn't make financial sense to do so. U.S. labor is expensive in comparison to developing nations. Why is that so hard to understand?
Also if you look at the non-U.S. companies that have factories in the U.S. they are all in "right to work" states, so dealing with unions might be a factor too.
MacBoobsPro
Aug 8, 10:02 AM
Provided they added the BT option.....
Oh yeh... bugger! :o
Oh yeh... bugger! :o
MacRumors
Apr 12, 11:40 AM
http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif (http://www.macrumors.com/2011/04/12/foxconn-to-invest-12-billion-in-brazil-with-ipad-production-to-begin-by-november/)
http://images.macrumors.com/article/2011/04/12/123902-ipad_2_brazil.jpg
Tanjung Benoa Beach, Exotic
http://images.macrumors.com/article/2011/04/12/123902-ipad_2_brazil.jpg
4np
Aug 24, 05:43 PM
Computer model name Battery model number Battery serial numbers
12-inch iBook G4 A1061 3K429 through 3K611
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Dream Land Beach BALI
about Kuta+ali+each
12-inch iBook G4 A1061 3K429 through 3K611
ArizonaKid
Aug 9, 10:35 AM
Time Machine seems more like the Shadow Copies on Server only on a local level rather than a network drive. (example attached)
I'm assuming they will use a form of Single Instance Storage with TM, so you have one copy of the file and only the deltas from any changes to reduce space requirements.
I use Shadow Copies on our network all the time, it is very handy. The concept and implementation of Time Machine is not original. Apple simply slapped Eye Candy on it and raved about how it is a revolution.
Outside of my company's network, which has tons of server space, I don't know if I would want Time Machine to automatically make backups. Guess I am just old school and prefer to manually make backups. That way I am maximizing my personal hardrive space.
I'm assuming they will use a form of Single Instance Storage with TM, so you have one copy of the file and only the deltas from any changes to reduce space requirements.
I use Shadow Copies on our network all the time, it is very handy. The concept and implementation of Time Machine is not original. Apple simply slapped Eye Candy on it and raved about how it is a revolution.
Outside of my company's network, which has tons of server space, I don't know if I would want Time Machine to automatically make backups. Guess I am just old school and prefer to manually make backups. That way I am maximizing my personal hardrive space.
jclardy
Mar 28, 12:16 PM
People still shop at Radio Shack for more than just oddball connectors, batteries, etc.?
Thats all I ever get there. Pretty much everything else they sell is overpriced.
Thats all I ever get there. Pretty much everything else they sell is overpriced.
ssteve
Aug 24, 06:54 PM
That's seriously not cool. For one, you're basically stealing someone else's replacement battery, since when they put in their number that happens to have a C instead of your B it's going to say they already sent the battery out. And second, when it comes time to return your defective battery don't you think they're going to notice it's entirely the wrong type?
Bad plan.
Andrew Beard
Below is my original post to the first person who decided to change his serial number to get a free battery:
Start:
Quote:
Originally Posted by cogsinister
My battery serial number was in the 3K437 range, but the website accepted my computers serial number, but not the battery...
So i changed the last letter of my battery serial number from an A to a C (B diden't work)
And it went thru.....
Beach, Bali Indonesia
Beach at Nusa Dua, Bali,
Legian Beach Hotel Bali (Bali)
Photo of Sanur Beach, Bali
Bad plan.
Andrew Beard
Below is my original post to the first person who decided to change his serial number to get a free battery:
Start:
Quote:
Originally Posted by cogsinister
My battery serial number was in the 3K437 range, but the website accepted my computers serial number, but not the battery...
So i changed the last letter of my battery serial number from an A to a C (B diden't work)
And it went thru.....
greg555
Dec 1, 10:35 PM
One reason seldom mentioned is people who like a dozen or two Beatles songs but because they are spread across 10 different albums have never bought the CDs.
Now they can buy (just) the songs they like. And I did. (Bought 12 last night and will probably get another 5 or 10.)
Greg
Now they can buy (just) the songs they like. And I did. (Bought 12 last night and will probably get another 5 or 10.)
Greg
Ja Di ksw
Sep 12, 02:03 PM
Did Apple buy out whatever company made Cover Flow? If not, that's fairly shady of them. They didn't even bother to change the name.
wake8260
Mar 28, 02:40 PM
Just called a few Radio Shacks around where I live and one store said they won't be getting it in but can order for me. It would take 3-5 days to get it in. The other store had no idea what I was talking about. I'll have to see what I have to do to order it from RS.. Still a little hesitant to order from them. If they had it in stock that's one thing.
Over Achiever
Nov 1, 10:56 AM
Hmm, after updating and using it for a few days I have observed that the fan runs much more often than it used to, simple processes that kick the processor usage to 100% for a few seconds will cause the fans to spin ... while I like the prevention of RSS, I have not experienced it, and now my macbook tends to be louder than usual which is a little frustrating at the library. I have not had much of a heat issue with this laptop before (monitored the temperature) so this is a bit annoying.
But something I can live with.
But something I can live with.
eleftherios72
Aug 24, 05:36 PM
But who is more specific in serial numbers of ibook 12" ?
Apple ?
https://support.apple.com/ibook_powerbook/batteryexchange/
or U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ?
Check out this
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06245.html
Apple ?
https://support.apple.com/ibook_powerbook/batteryexchange/
or U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ?
Check out this
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06245.html
nydoofus
Aug 24, 12:59 PM
I am glad to see someone else is a little confused and it wasn't just me. I have seen the 1.1 and 1.8, but not the 1.3 million batteries. I just want to know which number it really is.
From engadget
"Apple has just recalled 1.8 million iBook and PowerBook laptop batteries, 1.1 million of those in the US and 700,000 abroad"
From engadget
"Apple has just recalled 1.8 million iBook and PowerBook laptop batteries, 1.1 million of those in the US and 700,000 abroad"
ljonesj
Oct 21, 08:02 PM
this is a pic of my latest apple products mine as of october 11 my macbook pro with a 750 gig drive with a boot camp of windows xp and my time capsule 1 terabyte as of the 18th with several 2.5 drives hooked up to it as network storage for the house the time capsule is hooked up to my wireless router with a ethernet cable and its transmitting its own wireless ssid for the macbook pro for its n spec 802.11 and in the bookcase in the background is part of my anime collection i have a 2 terabyte mybook drive half full of anime most of my itunes in a mybook 1terabyte drive is anime that i convert for my ipod and watch on my mac mini that is hooked up to crt what u see part of in pic it is also hooked up to a 42in hdtv
note here is the pic with the mac mini in the background is the anime drive my itunes drive is a 1terabyte drive that is on the far left of my desk in the pic is my magic mouse and my 3rd gen ipod touch also i have a trail of parallels on my macbook pro which is a 13in model and i also have an apple keyboard the screen to left is part of my dual screen windows vista machine
note here is the pic with the mac mini in the background is the anime drive my itunes drive is a 1terabyte drive that is on the far left of my desk in the pic is my magic mouse and my 3rd gen ipod touch also i have a trail of parallels on my macbook pro which is a 13in model and i also have an apple keyboard the screen to left is part of my dual screen windows vista machine
filmantopia
Apr 13, 04:53 PM
Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU iPhone OS 4_3 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/533.17.9 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/5.0.2 Mobile/8F190 Safari/6533.18.5)
If you think about it, it's not all too surprising that some of these "professionals" are getting so worked up and sulky over this release.
And who, exactly, are you talking about?
All I've seen are a few anonymous comments on this message board. Who are those people? Are they pros? I don't know who they are. Do you know?
Funny how you've developed a whole theory about "professionals" and yet you haven't proved in any way that any pros said what you claimed they said. I've read that the crowd at the show seemed to really love it.
So if you're going to come here and claim you've heard people saying the exact opposite of the news report then you really need to explain where you heard that and who was saying it.
I'm not necessarily referring to the responses on this thread, just some of the general backlash that Final Cut Pro X has received for looking like iMovie by people claiming to be industry professionals. I use the term loosely because I'm makIng a point about the meaninglessness of the word "professional". Why am I getting such bitter responses from people who seem to agree with my point?
If you think about it, it's not all too surprising that some of these "professionals" are getting so worked up and sulky over this release.
And who, exactly, are you talking about?
All I've seen are a few anonymous comments on this message board. Who are those people? Are they pros? I don't know who they are. Do you know?
Funny how you've developed a whole theory about "professionals" and yet you haven't proved in any way that any pros said what you claimed they said. I've read that the crowd at the show seemed to really love it.
So if you're going to come here and claim you've heard people saying the exact opposite of the news report then you really need to explain where you heard that and who was saying it.
I'm not necessarily referring to the responses on this thread, just some of the general backlash that Final Cut Pro X has received for looking like iMovie by people claiming to be industry professionals. I use the term loosely because I'm makIng a point about the meaninglessness of the word "professional". Why am I getting such bitter responses from people who seem to agree with my point?
likemyorbs
Mar 31, 12:44 AM
Well, I'm certainly glad you're not letting blind partisanship guide your thinking...:rolleyes: Oy.
Never thought i would hear a republican say "illegal war". If this was a republican president, i think dime would be singing a different tune. If a democrat takes military action, suddenly the republicans become hippies.
Never thought i would hear a republican say "illegal war". If this was a republican president, i think dime would be singing a different tune. If a democrat takes military action, suddenly the republicans become hippies.
