(New) Mac Sticky Thread

Mark JB said:
What’s the best app for development/programming on the Mac ?

For example on my Ubuntu box ill use Bluefish for html, small php aps and Eclipse for any larger work.
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Xcode :) It comes on the installation CDs in Tiger, or you can grab it from Apple's developer site.

If you just want little things then you can just use script editor, or standard unix scripts.
 
Running Windows on Mac OS X - Intel Hardware

Bootcamp
More and more people are buying and loving Macs. To make this choice simply
irresistible, Apple will include technology in the next major release of Mac
OS X, Leopard, that lets you install and run the Windows XP operating system
on your Mac. Called Boot Camp (for now), you can download a public beta
today.
http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/

Setup
Guide

Things to note:

You must have an XP disc with Service Pack 2
How
to Slipstream SP2

If you do not have a Windows machine you can install Parallels (more below),
follow the instructions in the above guide and then burn the disc image
using Toast or other Mac OS X utility (such as the built in one)

You need a blank CD-R to burn a Macintosh driver CD using the bootcamp
assistant.

Bootcamp is completely free although you must own a license for Windows XP

Parallels

Parallels Desktop for Mac is an easy to use virtual machine which allows
users to run Windows and other OSes in virtual containers directly on Mac OS
X desktop. Use Windows applications without losing the functionality of your
Mac - no rebooting required.
http://parallels.com/en/products/desktop/

The parallels beta is currently free for 30 days after which it will expire.
The final version will cost $39.99 if you preorder and $79.99 after a period
of time.

Running Windows on Mac OS X - Power PC Hardware

Microsoft Virtual PC

Virtual PC is a powerful software virtualization solution that allows you to
run multiple PC-based operating systems simultaneously on one workstation,
providing a safety net to maintain compatibility with legacy applications
while you migrate to a new operating system.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtualpc/howtobuy/default.mspx

Virtual PC costs £230.99 although can be found for less


Which method is best for running games?
Bootcamp runs natively on Intel Macs and has fairly decent drivers. On iMacs
and Macbook Pros performance is very good largely due to the ATI Radeon
X1600 with 128MB VRAM. The Macbook and Mac Mini do not fare as well but are
capable of running "last gen" games including Half Life 2 at an acceptable
framerate (in my opinion)
Parallels does not support 3d graphics, older 2d games will work if they are
supported in XP
Virtual PC also does not support 3d and may struggle with 2d games on G3 and
G4 hardware.

What is best for my Intel Mac?
If you need full speed and 3d support then Bootcamp is definately the way to
go. Paralells does a very good job in office type applications and even some
more intensive applications such as Photoshop. Paralells is more convenient
as there is no need to reboot, you can install multiple OS's and you do not
have to partition your disk.
 
Beepcake said:
So; why isn't this thread sticky again? And yet the hardly used Mac gallery thread is? :)
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The Mac gallery is hardly used because it's a sticky and no one looks at stickies :D
 
Beepcake said:
So; why isn't this thread sticky again? And yet the hardly used Mac gallery thread is? :)
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Probably because I've not been around much and no-one asked (RTM will do).

If we're done, I'll clean up so just the information posts are left and sticky it. There's no index post at the top, which is a pain, but I know how to fix that.

So, are we done? Won't have time to do much before the weekend, so someone please remind me then. :)
 
Could there be more info on what those applications do? None of the names make it clear.

Is there an aplication I can use so that my iPOD can be charged by my mac mini and not want to sync with it because I use my laptop for that?

Cheers

:D
 
In itunes under the iPod preferences you can change it from automatically syncing when the ipod is connected to manual updating. If you do that to the mini but not the laptop when you connect it nothing will happen, but you'd still have the option to add songs if you needed to on the odd occasion.

That should work, but i havn't tried it in practice.
 
I seem to remember last time I tried to do that it wanted to blank my ipod whenever I switched machines.. that was a long time ago though so it might not do the same now :)
 
The observant among you will spot the new sticky 'up there'. Let me know if I did anything bad. :)

EVH, a suggestion - adding a one-line description under each application would help people know what it does. Also, grouping applications by type would help people find them. :)

The sticky has not been closed. This allows those who posted the information to update it. Please do not ask questions in the sticky - they will be deleted.

Note - the retail stores list was removed. I looked at it again and think it's pushing the forum rules too far.
 
Mag id recommend adding to the sticky the discount students recieve on the applecare package, its normally in the region of 300... He students recieve it for in the region of 55 Pounds, definately worth the money IMHO.
 
disfunktion said:
Only standard education discount is available in store. The HE one has to be ordered form a uni/college/school network.
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That's completely untrue. All 3 (thats right, there are 3 not 2) discounts are available in store.

The three bands are:

  • Standard Education
  • Further Education
  • Higher Education

Standard Education

This is the smallest education discount available from Apple, it is usually around 6% depending on which Apple product you are looking to purchase. To be eligible for this discount you must have some form of ID proving you are at/working at an education institute. That's it.


Further Education

This is the 'middle' discount. Designed for students studying at college and sixth form. This discount can be upto 11% on certain Apple products. To be eligble you must have some form of identification proving that you are at a certain education institure. The Apple staff will then check the list they have to see if you are on it.

If you are, you will get the discount. If you are not, you will only get the Standard Education discount.

Higher Education

Pretty much identical to fruther as far as elegibility goes, but the list is bigger, and is directed towards University education. Once again - you must be on the HE list to be elegible. Best form of ID is your University card.

This discount can be upto to 14% on certian Apple products.


NOTE: Apple don't offer any education discounts on iPods anymore.
 
Neon said:
Mag id recommend adding to the sticky the discount students recieve on the applecare package, its normally in the region of 300... He students recieve it for in the region of 55 Pounds, definately worth the money IMHO.
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This discount is a promotion and therefore is not always in operation.
In short, Apple were offering a HE discount on Apple Care taking it from it's current price of £199/£279 to ~£57.80.
 
toosepin said:
This discount is a promotion and therefore is not always in operation.
In short, Apple were offering a HE discount on Apple Care taking it from it's current price of £199/£279 to ~£57.80.
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which i bought. and its staying like that for some time.
 
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