I'm not the OP, but....many people enjoy computers the same way other's enjoy cars or planes, or....anything. Different computers do different things, for different reasons. I use three computers (two PPC macs, one PC running Linux) regularly, and enjoy using all three for different reasons. If I had to pick one only, it'd be the Dell running LinuxMint. It's just so....tight.
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I'm staying with PowerPC for as long as I can who's with me?
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I'm not the OP, but....many people enjoy computers the same way other's enjoy cars or planes, or....anything. Different computers do different things, for different reasons. I use three computers (two PPC macs, one PC running Linux) regularly, and enjoy using all three for different reasons. If I had to pick one only, it'd be the Dell running LinuxMint. It's just so....tight.
haha I have 5, but it is not about 'collecting' it is more a backup plan. Computers fail. Since my work requires me to use my computer at all times, I must have more just in case one fails.
When my ibook G3 burned (yes, flames and everything) I had my windows pc as a backup.
I was running leopard on the ones that could handle it and tiger on the ones that couldn't with a os 9 partition
I still own the last gen of the PPC, 17" powerbook 
running Tiger and relegated to basic stuff. still in pristine condition.
running Tiger and relegated to basic stuff. still in pristine condition.
Yep - I'm like this too. I like using my Mac mini, Macbook Pro and Powermac G5 in different ways. They're unique I guess.
I am totally down with this.
My Power Mac G5 and my Tibook handle nearly all my computing needs and occasionally I will still fire up my old HP 2133 Mini Note which interestingly is my newest and yet least used computer which is also my only PC. And with a VIA based CPU and chipset it might as well be PowerPC in terms of support for the platform. lol. I love it though and it is definitely a Powerbook inspired design by HP. But especially for desktop computing my G5 will be my main machine for quite some time yet. For my Macs I am staying with PowerPC for the foreseeable future.
My Power Mac G5 and my Tibook handle nearly all my computing needs and occasionally I will still fire up my old HP 2133 Mini Note which interestingly is my newest and yet least used computer which is also my only PC. And with a VIA based CPU and chipset it might as well be PowerPC in terms of support for the platform. lol. I love it though and it is definitely a Powerbook inspired design by HP. But especially for desktop computing my G5 will be my main machine for quite some time yet. For my Macs I am staying with PowerPC for the foreseeable future.
Hey my first post, been lurking here for years... I use G4's & G5's daily for work and home. Been a mac addict since the days of os 8, and to me the days of PPC were the best. Way before the Ipad/phone generation considered themselves "mac users", we were the original "mac addicts". I guess times change, but I'm using my PPC's for as long as possible. I do have a 17 macbook pro, but its not the same. Can't explain just not interested in intel, maybe because we bashed intel/pc's for years. Look forward to contributing to the PPC forum!
Im going to hang on as long as possible screw intel! Im cheap as well but still what they did to us is wrong, so much power in these machines, live long powerpc.
I'm of two minds on the situation. On the one hand I hate how disposable everything has become and how many people are perpetually chasing the latest specs just for the sake of it. Making stuff last makes way more sense, especially when there is stuff that is still both functional and aesthetically quite beautiful.
That said, at least in my case, there are some gotchas. My g5 consumes A LOT more power than my mbp, like $10 a month more when I tried using it as a media centre. Also, my line of work somewhat demands a modern computer in terms of both software compatibility and raw power. I have 3d renders and after effects comps that take hours to days to render on current hardware; an older system simply isn't an option.
That said I represent only one usage case, and to anyone for whom it does make more practical sense, I say more "power" to you
That said, at least in my case, there are some gotchas. My g5 consumes A LOT more power than my mbp, like $10 a month more when I tried using it as a media centre. Also, my line of work somewhat demands a modern computer in terms of both software compatibility and raw power. I have 3d renders and after effects comps that take hours to days to render on current hardware; an older system simply isn't an option.
That said I represent only one usage case, and to anyone for whom it does make more practical sense, I say more "power" to you
I've got a couple of PowerPCs hanging around.
My iBook is my main machine.
I have an eMac that's been having issues lately. I had to give up my Core 2 Duo machine running OS X to replace it.
I'm looking to build a Core i3 Ivy Bridge next month anyways to run OS X.
SO I'm exclusively with PowerPC at the moment, but its okay. Except I have some videos I needed to watch for school, and can't because Flash 10.5 is required.
My iBook is my main machine.
I have an eMac that's been having issues lately. I had to give up my Core 2 Duo machine running OS X to replace it.
I'm looking to build a Core i3 Ivy Bridge next month anyways to run OS X.
SO I'm exclusively with PowerPC at the moment, but its okay. Except I have some videos I needed to watch for school, and can't because Flash 10.5 is required
.I have a iBook g4 1.2/768 ram soon to be upgraded to 1.25 ram running leopard that I use everyday for hours. I completely rebuilt it. only thing that i am not happy about is it doesnt get really hot when im using it on my lap.
Pretty awesome! I have the same setup as well.
I use it every day, it is small, catchy and perfect for my job.
I like the 'white design' of the ibooks, I don't know why, it his hypnotizing.
Inside that file there is also a font installer for cambria and what not, it allows running ms docs without a converter.
I agree. The real life is matching your devices with your needs.
I've made a point of buying old hardware (not only PPC's, mind you) and refurbishing them for users I know.
My dad (80yo) loves his 17" PB G4 (Rev.A), he likes the fact that it has huge pixels. My Mother currently has a handicapped (damaged, destroys batteries) MBP (rev. A), which was okay for her, as she knew she'd newer move the computer more than to lift it to wipe under it.
I admit to being a hippie inasmuch as I find it wasteful to buy new stuff for people who can make do with used.
RGDS,
I'm of two minds on the situation. On the one hand I hate how disposable everything has become and how many people are perpetually chasing the latest specs just for the sake of it. Making stuff last makes way more sense, especially when there is stuff that is still both functional and aesthetically quite beautiful.
That said, at least in my case, there are some gotchas. My g5 consumes A LOT more power than my mbp, like $10 a month more when I tried using it as a media centre. Also, my line of work somewhat demands a modern computer in terms of both software compatibility and raw power. I have 3d renders and after effects comps that take hours to days to render on current hardware; an older system simply isn't an option.
That said I represent only one usage case, and to anyone for whom it does make more practical sense, I say more "power" to you
A quick work-related question. Have you ever done a render that's taken several days to render, looked at the results, and realized you made a mistake? How on earth do you ensure that you get the desired outcome?!
Lots of quick tests! Low resolution, untextured, unlit animations to test motion. Single frames to test lighting and materials. And when you do render, you try to separate things into passes that are combined in compositing. So when something does go wrong with a final render, there is at least the possibility that you'll only have to re-render some of the passes!
Anyway, for what it's worth, the g5 I got back in university did represent or of the largest jumps in productivity I ever experienced! It was the first computer that let me edit video with real time playback, and of course switching from xp to OSX was mind blowing in terms of the speed and reliability of an OS. I really do miss those kind of advancements. Everything is mobile centric now, which is great for convenience, but provides little to people looking for powerful tools for creativity.
Anyway, for what it's worth, the g5 I got back in university did represent or of the largest jumps in productivity I ever experienced! It was the first computer that let me edit video with real time playback, and of course switching from xp to OSX was mind blowing in terms of the speed and reliability of an OS. I really do miss those kind of advancements. Everything is mobile centric now, which is great for convenience, but provides little to people looking for powerful tools for creativity.
I'm with you 100%! I love all my PowerPC Macs, and I will do whatever it takes to keep them viable!
A few months back I bought a non-working Powermac G4 Quicksilver 733 MHz with 896 MB SDRAM. I had the intention of bringing it back to life, and I did.
I'll hold my hands up, I know diddly about macs and very little about PCs. But being off of work on sick for nearly two years with limited mobility can drive a person crazy!! I thought it was time to get a new hobby, and the G4 just happen to pop up on Facebook.
I'm not a total stranger to using a Mac, I used to be a proud owner of a Macbook Pro back in 2007. But fell on hard times and my Mac and guitars were the only thing of value I could sell in my possession. But from that point on I was hooked on Macs.
The first thing I did was open up the Mac (very cool and easy, just lift the latch and "hey-presto."
I thought I was onto an easy fix, there was no PRAM battery. So I did a little bit of research online to find the correct battery and ordered one from Ebay for less than £5. I also found an Apple keyboard for less than £25.
Unfortunately, While being an item I needed, isn't the fix I needed. So back on the Net for more research and the symptoms pointed to a faulty power unit. I came across a recon unit for £30 with a 6 month warranty. After installing the new power unit I was in luck. The G4 powered up and I was able to configure myself as an Admin thanks to info on sites such as this one. I managed to install GarageBand and then my Jampacks I had kept since 2007. I now need to find a relevant copy of OS X, should I need to re-install.
Next on my hitlist is more RAM.
I also run a Samsung NP300E5C Laptop with an intel core i5, 6GB Ram etc etc etc. Yet the start up times between the two machines are practically the same!
I think this is why I love Macs Especially the older generation Macs, when you look at old spec Mac to new spec PCs the PCs should wipe the floor with the Macs. But the Macs hold there own and very well.
I guess there is no subsitute for quality over quantity.
I'll hold my hands up, I know diddly about macs and very little about PCs. But being off of work on sick for nearly two years with limited mobility can drive a person crazy!! I thought it was time to get a new hobby, and the G4 just happen to pop up on Facebook.
I'm not a total stranger to using a Mac, I used to be a proud owner of a Macbook Pro back in 2007. But fell on hard times and my Mac and guitars were the only thing of value I could sell in my possession. But from that point on I was hooked on Macs.
The first thing I did was open up the Mac (very cool and easy, just lift the latch and "hey-presto."
I thought I was onto an easy fix, there was no PRAM battery. So I did a little bit of research online to find the correct battery and ordered one from Ebay for less than £5. I also found an Apple keyboard for less than £25.
Unfortunately, While being an item I needed, isn't the fix I needed. So back on the Net for more research and the symptoms pointed to a faulty power unit. I came across a recon unit for £30 with a 6 month warranty. After installing the new power unit I was in luck. The G4 powered up and I was able to configure myself as an Admin thanks to info on sites such as this one. I managed to install GarageBand and then my Jampacks I had kept since 2007. I now need to find a relevant copy of OS X, should I need to re-install.
Next on my hitlist is more RAM.
I also run a Samsung NP300E5C Laptop with an intel core i5, 6GB Ram etc etc etc. Yet the start up times between the two machines are practically the same!
I think this is why I love Macs Especially the older generation Macs, when you look at old spec Mac to new spec PCs the PCs should wipe the floor with the Macs. But the Macs hold there own and very well.
I guess there is no subsitute for quality over quantity.
Powerbook 15"
Ok Sports Fans - The PB15" I still use - Is 8 years old now.
The biggest problem - toting it to Europe a dozen times.
I don't recall this 2003 Presentation of it at the time, 2 years before I got mine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLAroEy1Flk
Ok Sports Fans - The PB15" I still use - Is 8 years old now.
The biggest problem - toting it to Europe a dozen times.
I don't recall this 2003 Presentation of it at the time, 2 years before I got mine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLAroEy1Flk
