The Macbook Air has no optical drive, and the way you re-install it is
by using another machine's optical drive over the network. There are
also many USB optical drives if for some reason a second machine isn't
available.
On Nov 17, 2008, at 22:56, Brent Harding wrote:
Hmmm, does Apple already make something like this to base it on, or
how would you get them to put their virtual blessing on customizing
some kind of hardware to put OSX on? Wouldn't one need an optical
drive in case the OS gets messed up beyond the reach of
reinstalling, or how are optical driveless systems normally redone
if a CD can't be booted from?
----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Jurgensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS
X by theblind" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 9:35 PM
Subject: Re: Sleek and shiny Mac OS X powered Notetakers
Hi,
Jacob,
Just to let you know, the driveing force is completely compliant
with Apple's Licence, so I would be allowed to sell the product
legally. The main feature is the size, which make it fit inside a
pocket quite easily. Another advantage is the built-in Braille
display. Yes, we plan for a mini Querty Keyborad once the Braille
input is out on the main stream.
Thanks for listening,
aelx,
Thanks for listening,
Alex,
On 17-Nov-08, at 7:29 PM, Jacob Schmude wrote:
Depends. You going to offer a qwerty version? I absolutely hate
braille input.
Getting more serious though, this would be considered a Mac
clone, and would need to be authorized by Apple. Yes, you can get
OS X running on your own PCs. But you are not allowed to sell
such a thing, at least not according to Apple's licensing. This
is being questioned as I write this in the United States Courts,
but don't expect an answer any time soon--this will be one long
court battle between Apple and another company called Psystar at
least assuming they don't settle out of court. I wouldn't get my
hopes up, the company with the most and best lawyers usually wins
these battles here.
Would I buy it? Unless there were significant advantages in doing
so I would not, but would buy a Mac laptop instead. Such
advantages might be a much longer battery life, for example which
would certainly be possible due to the lack of a screen. To be
honest though I'm a bit biased, in all cases I refuse to buy
blindness products when a mainstream product is available that
will accomplish the same functions. Since I don't care for
braille input I would probably go straight for a laptop unless,
as I said, there were compelling advantages to such a device.
I don't think you would be able to keep that name for it, however.
On Nov 17, 2008, at 22:15, Alex Jurgensen wrote:
Hi,
Would you buy this?
EyeMac -- The next generation of sleek notetakers
The EyeMac features aluminum housing, weighing in at under a
pound. This sleek and shiny notetaker is based on the state of
the art technology, featuring wireless and bluetooth. The six-key
input provides Braille users the ability to legally access the
world's most user friendly and advanced operating system. Built
on the foundation of Mac OS X, the EyeMac is the bleeding edge
in affordable portable computing technology. Costing around $500
us, the EyeMac is an easy pick for the user with a tight budget.
Its portability make it ideal for not only end users but the
professional who needs a lightweight, portable solution. The
EyeMac measures less than 20 CM long by seven CM wide, and
about 3 cm high. Durable, powerful! Take full advantage of the
world wide web. The EyeMac Pro has wireless anywhere capability.
Need a Braille display? EyeMac Plus models feature built-in
Braille displays that make reading Braille text messages and
documents a breeze. The EyeMac is built on a actively developed
Operating System, that features a well documented programming
guide that will ensure your EyeMac can be customized with the
applications that best suit your needs. Designed for ease of use,
this revolutionary device will change your portability experience.
Project status: Planning
Thanks for listening,
Alex,
