On Dec 19, 2009, at 7:37 PM, Mel wrote: > "I think you will be crippled without firewire." > > Maybe - maybe not. I not only do not use firewire but only use desk > top Macs, and adhere to the theory of 'semper paratus' (always > prepared) with the master HDs not screwed in place but just > residing in situ and do so for this reason. Once I shut down the > CPU(s), It takes me less than 2 minutes to R&R internal master HDs > and switch them from computer A to computer B assuming in the > example you suggested that there is a computer B. > > On the theory that something inimical somewhere, sometime might > occur that I can't think of now does not therefore require me to use > firewire as that same nebulous argument can be used to stop using > firewire and switch back to being hard wired via cable. > > In your reasoning you've probably inadvertently employed a mix of > several logical fallacies. Here are some of them:
In a little over four hours, this thread has improved from a way Off- Topic inquiry about MacBooks and MacBook Pros, all laptops without any G processors, by an inappropriate and rude message with no subject, to a nice discourse about logical fallacies. Unfortunately, the messages are getting longer and unwieldy, the latest carrying five sets of Group trailers. For those who wish to carry on, please add a sensible subject to the thread, and trim your quotes. Fabian Fang LEM G-Group Manager (Nanny) -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
