Topic: Apple Sucks! Arrg, why don't programs work on my old mac? (Read 1672 times)
meh. I hate Apple, every closed system is inferior to PC with whatever you want on it. Simple as that.
I know those old mac computers can be a pain in the ass. compatibility = zero
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Argh, found another one: Google Chrome is not supported for my operating system, it requires at least 10.6, I am stuck with 10.5.8, so close but just does not cut it.
Also, the amazon reader app which previously worked just fine is now incompatible with my operating system (I think it may have autoupdated itself at some point, why would it autoupdate to a non-working condition?)
Also, the amazon reader app which previously worked just fine is now incompatible with my operating system (I think it may have autoupdated itself at some point, why would it autoupdate to a non-working condition?)
Try to keep the Apple in mint condition,it may be worth tons of Bitcoins as an antique
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I don't know if widows does it or not, but I guess I should have said this was using iTunes and iPhoto (which seem to have their own trash bins in addition to the system one), so it is apple programs which I have a beef with. I don't care how crappy Windows is, pointing out how other people's product is just as bad is not a way to make yours look better.
It's a standardized and proven method. When clearing space, delete the files. Then clear the trash bin.
Also, maybe you're discussing a software package's archival methods, such as Lightroom. Again, another standardized process. There is a difference in meaning in removing an item from a catalog, and deleting the file itself. An entry in a catalog is a record of an item's existence within the catalog, but not the item itself.
Well, then why do they not tell you that anywhere? I seem to remember seeing a box to check when I was using their file import wizard which says "remove original files", which I checked. To me, that should mean when I am done importing my files there is now empty space on the device to fill with new content. Unfortunately for me, that is not how these programs work. Now I know, but why couldn't they just have a note explaining that to the user?
Another thing that annoys me about Apple products: when I import mp3 files off my recorder or pictures off my camera and delete the originals, they go to the trash bin and still take up space on the device. So I thought I had cleared off my memory and was ready to get a bunch of time recording, but then it stopped after a couple minutes, totally ruined my recording of my wife's recital because the memory card was full. Later I found out I had to clear the trash bin, but recording that moment was missed. Not sure if it is apples fault, but they seem like a good person to blame.
And Windows doesn't do that?
I don't know if widows does it or not, but I guess I should have said this was using iTunes and iPhoto (which seem to have their own trash bins in addition to the system one), so it is apple programs which I have a beef with. I don't care how crappy Windows is, pointing out how other people's product is just as bad is not a way to make yours look better.
It's a standardized and proven method. When clearing space, delete the files. Then clear the trash bin.
Also, maybe you're discussing a software package's archival methods, such as Lightroom. Again, another standardized process. There is a difference in meaning in removing an item from a catalog, and deleting the file itself. An entry in a catalog is a record of an item's existence within the catalog, but not the item itself.
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Another thing that annoys me about Apple products: when I import mp3 files off my recorder or pictures off my camera and delete the originals, they go to the trash bin and still take up space on the device. So I thought I had cleared off my memory and was ready to get a bunch of time recording, but then it stopped after a couple minutes, totally ruined my recording of my wife's recital because the memory card was full. Later I found out I had to clear the trash bin, but recording that moment was missed. Not sure if it is apples fault, but they seem like a good person to blame.
And Windows doesn't do that?
I don't know if widows does it or not, but I guess I should have said this was using iTunes and iPhoto (which seem to have their own trash bins in addition to the system one), so it is apple programs which I have a beef with. I don't care how crappy Windows is, pointing out how other people's product is just as bad is not a way to make yours look better.
Another thing that annoys me about Apple products: when I import mp3 files off my recorder or pictures off my camera and delete the originals, they go to the trash bin and still take up space on the device. So I thought I had cleared off my memory and was ready to get a bunch of time recording, but then it stopped after a couple minutes, totally ruined my recording of my wife's recital because the memory card was full. Later I found out I had to clear the trash bin, but recording that moment was missed. Not sure if it is apples fault, but they seem like a good person to blame.
And Windows doesn't do that?
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Another program: Java
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Another thing that annoys me about Apple products: when I import mp3 files off my recorder or pictures off my camera and delete the originals, they go to the trash bin and still take up space on the device. So I thought I had cleared off my memory and was ready to get a bunch of time recording, but then it stopped after a couple minutes, totally ruined my recording of my wife's recital because the memory card was full. Later I found out I had to clear the trash bin, but recording that moment was missed. Not sure if it is apples fault, but they seem like a good person to blame.
Which OS do you run?
I had looked into installing a second OS on my mac, but there seems to be something wrong with the disk partitioning and it would not let me create a second partition for the install.
I had looked into installing a second OS on my mac, but there seems to be something wrong with the disk partitioning and it would not let me create a second partition for the install.
Mountain Lion? I have a PC - a golden build from tonymac, i7-3770k 32gb ram.. My corporate issued Retina is running Windows 7 with VS2012.
Well you need to shrink the main partition? Which mac you got, like from 2007? My previous macbook pro (2009) was running 10.8 just fine.
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Instead of buying a new shiny iMac, go for something that will last: a nice big Ubuntu-powered System76 Sable Complete.
Screw ubuntu. I have a hackintosh = runs rock solid. $20 for OS is nothing.
Which OS do you run?
I had looked into installing a second OS on my mac, but there seems to be something wrong with the disk partitioning and it would not let me create a second partition for the install.
Instead of buying a new shiny iMac, go for something that will last: a nice big Ubuntu-powered System76 Sable Complete.
Screw ubuntu. I have a hackintosh = runs rock solid. $20 for OS is nothing.
Instead of buying a new shiny iMac, go for something that will last: a nice big Ubuntu-powered System76 Sable Complete.
Sure. On my Android I can install any old crap I might be able to find. Unfortunately, I can't even find it. I drool over some of the stuff available for iPhones, specifically quality niche professional apps.
Try installing a browser on iPhone that isn't webkit...
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what version of OSX are you running?
10.5.8
So, I fired up Ubuntu on a virtual machine and was able to get my daughter the game the game she wanted, so it turned out OK after all.
what version of OSX are you running?
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So, my daughter (age 7) likes to play a game called Webkinz, an online game where you take care of a virtual stuffed animal pet. Today we went to their website and found out they require the latest version of flash. So we followed the link to the flash website to find the message "Your operating system does not support the latest version of Adobe Flash Player."
So we can't upgrade flash player, so we can't play the game, so now my daughter is bawling because she had been looking forward to playing the game all day, and she says these people are so mean she should call the police on them.
So we can't upgrade flash player, so we can't play the game, so now my daughter is bawling because she had been looking forward to playing the game all day, and she says these people are so mean she should call the police on them.
backward compatibility sucks in Mac
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Found another one: colloquy - an IRC client.
I am trying to download an older version, let's see if it works.
EDIT: Went to the archives and went back two versions, looks like it is working now.
I am trying to download an older version, let's see if it works.
EDIT: Went to the archives and went back two versions, looks like it is working now.
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