.Mac Update on Jan 10th

[Diatribe]

No, and to be honest, I'm not expecting anything. But should they extend expiry dates on a pro rata basis for those who'd already paid, I thought I'd be prepared and enjoy the bonus. I'm not bothered with the current rate for it to be honest (well, at least when you buy during promotions)

True. I guess they'll just upgrade the specs but you might be lucky since it doesn't apply until march. Anyway, if they really implement more storage and drop the price to $69 this will be a great service. The only thing for me to be REALY happy would be a fast iDisk...
Do you hear me Apple...??? I WANT A FAST iDISK!!!

 

[Peace]

True. I guess they'll just upgrade the specs but you might be lucky since it doesn't apply until march. Anyway, if they really implement more storage and drop the price to $69 this will be a great service. The only thing for me to be REALY happy would be a fast iDisk...
Do you hear me Apple...??? I WANT A FAST iDISK!!!

Something tells me you're gonna get that wish

 

[hulugu]

Well, I own three websites and use the Internet like a junkie uses heroin..... I still don't get .mac....

Don't attack me, just explain the purpose..

The integration of sync to other macs, the webspace, email, integration with Backup, the public ftp folder. The .Mac site does lots of interesting things very easily. Of course you can get all of these things for free, but you would need to keep track of several disparate systems to get the same thing.

When I first got .Mac, I was a web newbie and the system helped me do some really cool things quickly. Now, although I know what I'm doing—maybe—I still keep it around because it's helpful and my wife still really likes to use it. For 8 bucks a month, it's really worth it. To me.

 

[Diatribe]

Something tells me you're gonna get that wish

I'd even say, scratch the bigger storage and leave it at 1GB if they upped the speed... I can only hope that they do. It is the only gripe I have with it. It would be so nice to work off of documents from the iDisk but atm you cannot because of the speed.

 

[Sunrunner]

I'd even say, scratch the bigger storage and leave it at 1GB if they upped the speed... I can only hope that they do. It is the only gripe I have with it. It would be so nice to work off of documents from the iDisk but atm you cannot because of the speed.

The problem with iDisk access times is not so much simple bandwidth, though that is definitely a contributing factor, but also the inherent latency involved with accessing a remote volume over the net.

 

[Diatribe]

The problem with iDisk access times is not so much simple bandwidth, though that is definitely a contributing factor, but also the inherent latency involved with accessing a remote volume over the net.

A couple of new servers would help here

 

[Peace]

A couple of new servers would help here

Give that person a prize!!

 

[frome]

Even if Apple updates .mac and makes it alsome plus cheap i doubt if I would get it. Mainly due to the fact my internet is terrible slllooowwww...

 

[Sky Blue]

it begins...

".Mac will be back shortly.
The .Mac service you are looking for is temporarily unavailable while we perform scheduled maintenance. .Mac services are available 24/7 with the exception of short maintenance periods such as this. Currently we are at work to provide you with an even better .Mac experience. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please check back shortly. "


and i really need my email right now!!

 

[LimeiBook86]

it begins...

".Mac will be back shortly.
The .Mac service you are looking for is temporarily unavailable while we perform scheduled maintenance. .Mac services are available 24/7 with the exception of short maintenance periods such as this. Currently we are at work to provide you with an even better .Mac experience. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please check back shortly. "


and i really need my email right now!!

Well my client based .Mac e-mail still works Seems like all the web services are down but, my .Mac webpage works fine

 

[mad jew]

Amazingly, my .mac email is still working too, depsite Steve being well into the keynote.

 

[fjs08]

My .mac mail via Mail has worked all day so far.

Frank

 

[LimeiBook86]

.Mac has been updated!

Here's a screenshot of the new .Mac page layout! This is so cool!