Saturday, January 24, 2004

Mac @ 20: The Top 20 Mac Programs Ever

In keeping with our Mac @ 20 theme, Mind the Gap: The Weblog has a great list of the Top 20 Mac Programs. I would have to agree with just about everything the site lists. Pagemaker 1.0 was what got me hooked, Photoshop kept me going, and many of the iLife apps might just bring me back.

posted by Geek at 11:25 AM : Permalink :

Mac @ 20- My Top Five Apple Computers

I lean toward the Microsoft OS, but I started my IT career managing some pretty large Mac environments. I really like the iPod and G5 today, but I have the fondest memories of a few older Macs. Here are my top five Apple computers from the past 20 years.

5) SE/30- I ran a good sized network with a couple of these little guys back many years ago and they never let me down.

4) Mac II- The first Mac you could really expand and tweak. Also the first that I used with a color monitor.

3) LC- I can't say this machine had any power, but the form factor was great. I love the idea of a thin pizza box design.

2) iMac- A home run when Apple really needed it.

1) 128K Mac- The one that started it all. I remember seeing the Superbowl ad that introduced it and driving by the only Apple dealer in town and seeing it in the window. It was years before I got to play with one, but it was a life changing experience once I did.

For more information on these computers check out www.lowendmac.com.

posted by Geek at 10:34 AM : Permalink :

Mac @ 20- Apple's Past, Present and Future

News.com has a great feature on how far Apple has come over the last 20 years. I personally think the Ipod is one of the coolest portable devices you can own and I can't wait to see how it evolves over the next 20 years. Apple's diplomatic core | CNET News.com

posted by Geek at 8:46 AM : Permalink :

Friday, January 23, 2004

Project Looking Glass

You have to check out the cool GUI that Sun is proposing. They have stolen the best ideas from Apple's OS-X. Project Looking Glass by Sun Microsystems

posted by Geek at 2:10 PM : Permalink :

A Quick Way To Rip Songs

This is assuming you have tons of money!

RipDigital: Convert your music CDs to a digital music library

posted by Geek at 4:51 AM : Permalink :

Thursday, January 22, 2004

Microsoft Updates Baseline Security Analyzer

Microsoft has released to its download center the 1.2 version of its Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer product. (thanks Microsoft-Watch.com)

Download details: Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer v1.2 (for IT Professionals)

posted by Geek at 6:59 AM : Permalink :

Why digital cameras = better photographers

Digital is cheaper than film so you can experiment without paying for it. You also tend to take more pictures which, in theory, should give you more pictures to edit. The key is editing out the bad pictures. Why digital cameras = better photographers

posted by Geek at 6:53 AM : Permalink :

Wednesday, January 21, 2004

You Say Beagle And I Say Bagel

Who knows what the latest virus hitting the Internet is called, but anyone that opens an unknown attachment should be force-fed a thousand bagels.

posted by Geek at 7:38 AM : Permalink :

RIAA embarks on new round of piracy suits

The Recording Industry Association of America launched its largest wave of file-swapping lawsuits Wednesday, filing new copyright infringement suits against 532 currently unnamed individuals.

RIAA embarks on new round of piracy suits | CNET News.com

posted by Geek at 6:50 AM : Permalink :

Free Computing Dictionary

This is kind of a geeky link. FOLDOC - Computing Dictionary

posted by Geek at 6:31 AM : Permalink :

Tuesday, January 20, 2004

AppSense Performance Suite 2.0 Released

AppSense Performance Suite is the first complete performance solution for Server Based Computing environments. Patented Intelligent Process Management and application optimization technologies dramatically increase the performance of your servers – deployed in minutes for immediate cost savings and improved service levels. (Appsense is one of sponsors)

Link: AppSense / Application Performance Management

posted by Geek at 6:24 AM : Permalink :

Freelamo.com -- Supporting Adrian Lamo

Freelamo.com is a non profit website dedicated to supporting Adrian Lamo. All profits from donations and or merchandise purchases are donated to the Adrian Lamo Defense Fund.

FREE LAMO - Freelamo.com -- Supporting Adrian Lamo

posted by Geek at 6:11 AM : Permalink :

Monday, January 19, 2004

The Best New Book For Terminal Services Under Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Brian Madden has done it again. Not only does Brian have a great site, but his books are the best you can buy. If you run Terminal Services you need this book!

Terminal Services for Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Advanced Technical Design Guide (Advanced Technical Design Guide series)

posted by Geek at 6:59 AM : Permalink :