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Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) Shipping
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For whoever mentioned the Downloading thing, thee could be the steps:
Steps:
1) User downloads file from BitTorrent, which is 2 GB+
2) User runs application and uses password emailed to them
so the program can actually RUN
3) Once the install begins, the user enters a serial number given
in the same email
4) The user types in his email address/password exactly the same way
as they did to register to download tiger
5) Once it is 50% installed, the user must reboot his/her computer into
a new "safe mode" environment where he/she can download Tiger DRM
6) DRM downloaded, running DRM install package, requires
a new serial number, password, and proof of purchase
7) Setup resumes. The original serial number is used to make Tiger work.
8) The user must send the information to Apple servers to validate install.
9) Reboot machine and enjoy Tiger!
Needed materials: high speed internet, new apple bittorrent client (which is only downloadable after tigers purchase), DVD burner (1 DVD) or CD burner (6 CDs)
Serial number totals: 3 (4 w/ Apple ID)
When downloading DRM, it also downloads a few other files that without, Tiger can not run.
It not only would work, but would teach piraters a lesson: Pirate ANY steps and your machine is dead.
Its easier than XPs stupid activation which goes nowhere...
Steps:
1) User downloads file from BitTorrent, which is 2 GB+
2) User runs application and uses password emailed to them
so the program can actually RUN
3) Once the install begins, the user enters a serial number given
in the same email
4) The user types in his email address/password exactly the same way
as they did to register to download tiger
5) Once it is 50% installed, the user must reboot his/her computer into
a new "safe mode" environment where he/she can download Tiger DRM
6) DRM downloaded, running DRM install package, requires
a new serial number, password, and proof of purchase
7) Setup resumes. The original serial number is used to make Tiger work.
8) The user must send the information to Apple servers to validate install.
9) Reboot machine and enjoy Tiger!
Needed materials: high speed internet, new apple bittorrent client (which is only downloadable after tigers purchase), DVD burner (1 DVD) or CD burner (6 CDs)
Serial number totals: 3 (4 w/ Apple ID)
When downloading DRM, it also downloads a few other files that without, Tiger can not run.
It not only would work, but would teach piraters a lesson: Pirate ANY steps and your machine is dead.
Its easier than XPs stupid activation which goes nowhere...
liven2 said:Well, I am getting the same server error as many of you... BUT when I access it with IE on my Mac I get in just fine no server error... Now this is odd.. Can someone else verify this? Or is it just me?
I've experienced the same thing with safari on my G5 (after the 10.3.9 update). It is being a real booger. Firefox on the same comp behaves normally. Safari directs me to the right page on my PB though. I'd normally mess with fixing permissions and what-not to see if it helps, but the whole drive is going to be wiped for the upcoming Tiger install. I can live for one more week of safari nonsense.
The $70 .Mac you buy with your Mac will be good in October. It's just a registration/renewal code pretty much. I bought my .Mac extension last year in April and I just opened its box and entered the renewal code to my account last week. Tiger's .Mac enhancements won't depend on the retail box of .Mac. They'll be integrated behind the scenes in the OS, your apps and the .Mac servers.MacStarbird said:
Abstract said:I'm not even getting it delivered, so I guess I'll be getting it on the 29th.
Hey, if I use my iPod to back up my HD, and I erase my HD and do a fresh install of Tiger, will iTunes erase my iPod when I first plug it in, as my library on my Mac is empty and iTunes syncs my iPod to my iTunes library?
I'm just preparing for the big day (29th for me). Hope you guys report the bugs here so that I can wait for updates before installation.
There are lots of free applications on VersionTracker.com which allow you to transfer all the music off of your iPod without using iTunes. Just do that before you launch iTunes for the first time, and when iTunes asks you if you want it to search the HD for available audio files and add them to the Library, just click 'Yes'.
hey, for those of you having bad server requests on apple's order status page in safari, delete all cookies from apple.com then go back and reenter your login info. this will fix the problem. its been suggested earlier in this thread by another poster, as i had the same problem.
cowboy1980 said:
I've never had to use software to rip off my iPod.
If I want to back-up, I just copy the /Music/iTunes Folder into my iPod, and it happily co-exists with the music that was put there by iTunes.
Then I can drag the iTunes folder back off the iPod, and voila.
Holy Moly Batman! That's Incredible!
I can't believe it! Can you post a picture? What model PowerBook? Does it feel super fast or what?Verboten said:
I Don't Believe
I ordered my copy of Tiger 5 min. after it was released and it hasn't even shipped yet! So where all these already delivered copys comming from? Please tell. I can understand the dood with the powerbook but all these others?
I ordered my copy of Tiger 5 min. after it was released and it hasn't even shipped yet! So where all these already delivered copys comming from? Please tell. I can understand the dood with the powerbook but all these others?
Verboten said:
I'm going to need a pair of waders to get through all of this BS.
Apple's website still says they are shipping with Panther, and it usually takes awhile for Apple to get the machines loaded up. They also have to change the graphics on the box and PB manuals because they usually have OS screenshots.
There is still plenty of stock out there of Panther-loaded machines.
Prove me wrong with a shot.
mac-er said:With all apologies to edesignuk,
Apple's website still says they are shipping with Panther, and it usually takes awhile for Apple to get the machines loaded up. They also have to change the graphics on the box and PB manuals because they usually have OS screenshots.
There is still plenty of stock out there of Panther-loaded machines.
Prove me wrong with a shot.
Yo Man that's a cooool B.S. meter and very well needed!
mac-er said:
Heh, let's see...all that's needed to cover the OS upgrade are the OS to be sent to the factory (already done, probably the moment that 8A428 got the go ahead, they probably started switched to it,) stickers to cover up the spots necessary to signify the new release (screenshots already printed probably 3 weeks before GM, and new text too!) and websites are known to be purposefully behind schedule so as to prevent a rush of ordering until they are ready...soooooooo, think twice before pushing the button next time, 'kay?
Just because a source says it doesn't come with it, doesn't always mean it's true, especially in the case of improvements and upgrades.Sleix said:Heh, let's see...all that's needed to cover the OS upgrade are the OS to be sent to the factory (already done, probably the moment that 8A428 got the go ahead, they probably started switched to it,) stickers to cover up the spots necessary to signify the new release (screenshots already printed probably 3 weeks before GM, and new text too!) and websites are known to be purposefully behind schedule so as to prevent a rush of ordering until they are ready...soooooooo, think twice before pushing the button next time, 'kay?
I thought twice....I stand by my original comment
powerbook911 said:Indeed.
I've also now got 3 pre-orders in. Apple.com, Amazon, and MacMall. Who is going to deliver first?
Eh, I have to ask... why not buy a family pack?
crackrock said:
I'm going to cancel or refuse the ones that don't come first. I only have one mac, so I only need one copy. I did cancel the MacMall one today, for it was obvious they figured out their blunder early in the week.
Now I only have Apple.com and Amazon preorders.
This has all the info about what shipping is what
http://store.apple.com/OrderStatus/Images/orderstatusdetail.html
Here's what my order looks like...
That seems like a lot of wasted effort, when it's only like... a day if anything that it could possibly come earlier.
http://store.apple.com/OrderStatus/Images/orderstatusdetail.html
Here's what my order looks like...
That seems like a lot of wasted effort, when it's only like... a day if anything that it could possibly come earlier.
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What a champion
Now that's dedication!! ROTFL
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powerbook911 said:
crackrock said:
mac-er said:
powerbook911 said:
Now that's dedication!! ROTFLaussie_geek
cowboy1980 said:
Nope, I don't think so... I just got some prints from iPhoto/Kodak today and it says on the package it shipped via DHL. By the way, first time I ever used the service, and the prints turned out amazing. Just got back from Italy/Greece a couple weeks ago and I was very pleased.
(Live in Alberta, Canada; if that makes a difference
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