That's hilarious iZachiZach said:http://users.aber.ac.uk/dwb/unit_9/airlines.htm
:-D
also i read somewhere else, if win xp was one, it would be the same as regular windows, but would crash 40 mins later instead of 10![]()
jesped8 said:Of course I realise that Macs generally crash less frequently than PCs do, but this stuff was just stupid one-sided propaganda.
A very simple question with a very simple answer. Actually, the answer is simple, but comes in two parts. The first part is that Windows is so widespread because it is a guaranteed employment plan for IT staff. Switch from Windows to another enterprise-level OS and reduce your IT staff by 90%. However, upper management is too intimidated to question IT's choice of Windows. The second part is most illuminating. Having chosen an inherently unreliable OS, these overstaffed IT departments still have a job to do. They must deploy systems that produce at an acceptable level. Commonly, they do not trust the latest version of Windows when failure is not an option. In fact, big companies often lag one or two major versions behind the current release of Windows.jesped8 said:... and why do some of the world's largest companies trust Windows and PCs? ...
Mac Airlines
All the stewards, captains, baggage handlers, and ticket agents look and act exactly the same. Every time you ask questions about details, you are gently but firmly told that you don't need to know, don't want to know, and everything will be done for you without your ever having to know, so just shut up.
MisterMe said:A very simple question with a very simple answer. Actually, the answer is simple, but comes in two parts. The first part is that Windows is so widespread because it is a guaranteed employment plan for IT staff. Switch from Windows to another enterprise-level OS and reduce your IT staff by 90%. However, upper management is too intimidated to question IT's choice of Windows. The second part is most illuminating. Having chosen an inherently unreliable OS, these overstaffed IT departments still have a job to do. They must deploy systems that produce at an acceptable level. Commonly, they do not trust the latest version of Windows when failure is not an option. In fact, big companies often lag one or two major versions behind the current release of Windows.
A very simple question with a very simple answer. Actually, the answer is simple, but comes in two parts. The first part is that Windows is so widespread because it is a guaranteed employment plan for IT staff. Switch from Windows to another enterprise-level OS and reduce your IT staff by 90%. However, upper management is too intimidated to question IT's choice of Windows. The second part is most illuminating. Having chosen an inherently unreliable OS, these overstaffed IT departments still have a job to do. They must deploy systems that produce at an acceptable level. Commonly, they do not trust the latest version of Windows when failure is not an option. In fact, big companies often lag one or two major versions behind the current release of Windows.
jesped8 said:So basically you're saying that big corporations don't have the balls to cut costs when there's a chance of making more money? The same companies that gladly move their production half-way around the world despite heavy protests just to save a few bucks? Rest assured that if there was actually money to save switching from PCs to Macs they would have done it a long time ago.
jesped8 said:That story was crap. It was basically Mac propaganda. According to this story Macs never crash and it's virtually impossible to have a Windows machine not to crash constantly. Well, if that's the case why has the PC I'm writing this on not caused me any trouble, and why do some of the world's largest companies trust Windows and PCs? Oh, and why did my friend's PowerBook crash just a short while ago?
Of course I realise that Macs generally crash less frequently than PCs do, but this stuff was just stupid one-sided propaganda.
jesped8 said:That story was crap. It was basically Mac propaganda. According to this story Macs never crash and it's virtually impossible to have a Windows machine not to crash constantly. Well, if that's the case why has the PC I'm writing this on not caused me any trouble, and why do some of the world's largest companies trust Windows and PCs? Oh, and why did my friend's PowerBook crash just a short while ago?
Of course I realise that Macs generally crash less frequently than PCs do, but this stuff was just stupid one-sided propaganda.
If you're one of those people that likes to do advanced configuration of their firewall, take a look at BrickHouse. It's an application for configuring Mac OS X's built-in firewall - if you decide to use this, disable Firewalk-X first. Spyware/Malware/Trojans, at least of the automatically installing variety, are non-existent on the Mac (both pre-Mac OS X and Mac OS X). Generally, all you need to do with the Mac OS X firewall is turn it on, then check the appropriate checkboxes for the services you use.UKnjb said:Brilliant article that helped me a lot. However, I am a new user to Mac and to OSX in particular (OSX Panther 10.7). The switch to Mac from PC was dictated in part because of the security issues and I remain nervous. I now THINK I understand the firewall system behind Mac OSX but, because of my nervousness, I bought a copy of Firewalk-X and this sits on top of my OS. Am I wasting my time and money by this addition. Is Firewalk doing anything that the OSX Firewall isn't doing? Is there any way that I can see if stuff is going on (attempted hacks etc) that the OSX firewall is dealing with behind the scenes? The short question is really "Do I have anything to worry about re: spyware, malware, trojans etc?" Any help/advice would be welcome. Particularly as I am about to do a load of on-line banking. And um-er-um sorry if I am being stupid and somehow put this in the wrong place. Thanks