Stop trolling. On Jul 27, 2012 11:17 AM, "Robert Muwanga" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Thanks Simon and Jake for the suggestions. Those were the kind of > solutions I was looking for. The example of the 85k flat rate is better > than the 150k orange bundle I would have to buy (which would probably also > be unstable. I called Orange customer care last nite and they did cofirm > that the Orange 3G has been unstable which brings me back to my need to > have a stable net connection). > Elite computers would probably have it but I was told when Lion came out > one had to cough up 100k+ to get it (for something that is only $20, that > is definately not happening). > > I also don't understand this "Mac Lifestyle" that people keep talking > about. People don't always look at the long term cost and look at the short > term all the time. Consider this: > 1. The average Mac user changes his Mac perhaps once every 3 - 5 years and > that is only because of a significant change in the architecture (like when > Apple when from PowerPC to Intel, or like when Lion officialy started > supporting only 64-bit architectures). Compare this with a windows user who > has to probably keep updating his hardware due to changes in hardware > specifications for Windows releases. > 2. Think about the cost of maintenance of the machines. The average Mac > user has much lower costs of maintenance compared to other OS systems. > Windows machines have to be patched against viruses, malware that extend to > not only the OS itself but even the security tools that are installed. > Security software licences need to be renewed (unless you pirate) and > zero-day attacks are quite often in the windows world. Luckily (at least > for now) *NIX macihnes are immune. (one will argue about the recent attacks > against the Mac attacks but its not a weakness in the underlying > architecture). TCO studies have been done that have shown that Apple > Machines do have inherent lower TCOs compared to Windows (and these are not > your average Joe bloggers who just dump what they feel like online): > > > http://arstechnica.com/apple/2010/03/survey-macs-cost-notably-less-to-support-than-windows-pcs/ > > http://www.cio.com/article/569163/Are_Macs_Really_Cheaper_To_Manage_Than_PCs > _ > One should always look at the long term cost not short term (the > 'expensive' Mac lifestyle). :) *hides behind big rock dodging on-coming > bullets* > > On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 10:15 AM, Jake Markhus <[email protected]> wrote: > >> If I could afford a mac or the mac lifestyle, I would totally pay 150k to >> orange and download that iso TWICE OVER! >> And yes "friendly mac people" is oxymoronic. It is the ONLY community in >> Uganda where the members are not only clueless >> about each other but also about where to find support. >> be that as it may, I advise Robert to friend one or two chaps at the >> telecoms and find a way to reciprocate (beer, pizza or >> even money). Another great source of decent internet is a university. I >> recommend Nkozi and MUK. I could also suggest >> Robert go to a café and offer to pay a flat rate like 85k for the time and >> bandwidth. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >> Of >> Simon Vass >> Sent: 27 July 2012 09:59 >> To: Uganda Linux User Group >> Subject: Re: [LUG] Fast internet cafe (or alternative) in Kampala >> >> Is there not a UG Mac User Group with friendly Mac people that are willing >> to dedicate their time to solve problems of other Mac users? >> >> Sounds like an oxmoron to me. ;-) (ducks). >> >> >> >> Simon Vass >> Managing Director >> E-Tech Uganda Ltd >> >> http://www.etech.ug >> Tel: +256 (0) 312260620 or (0) 312260621 >> email: [email protected] >> skype: e-techservicedesk >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Victor van Reijswoud" <[email protected]> >> To: "Uganda Linux User Group" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Friday, 27 July, 2012 9:57:01 AM >> Subject: Re: [LUG] Fast internet cafe (or alternative) in Kampala >> >> >> Is there not a UG Mac User Group with friendly Mac people that are willing >> to dedicate their time to solve problems of other Mac users? >> >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 8:17 PM, Robert Muwanga < [email protected] > >> wrote: >> >> >> >> Hi Guys, >> I am sure that this question has come up dozens of times in this forum. As >> you are all well aware the new Mac OS X Mountain Lion has come out (and I >> am >> sure by now you guys know the question I am about to ask) and the ISO is >> 4.3GB in size. I have already purchased the app in the Mac Store (USD$20) >> but due to the file size, it can be a bit of a problem for a couple of >> reasons: >> >> >> 1. Purchasing of a bundle large enough to accommodate the download is >> pretty pricey; >> 2. The need for a stable connection. Apparently, the Mac App store >> does >> not have resume. I downloaded 20MB just to demo and apparently if you >> pause >> the download, on resume it will start from the beginning all over again. >> Our >> 3G has been quite unstable for the past couple of weeks and one does not >> want to reach 99.999999% and *boom!* it disconnects. >> 3. Have to use my laptop as the download only uses the Mac app store >> (that is on Mac). There is no alternative like performing it on a >> Windows/*NIX machine and then transferring the ISO. >> >> >> So was wondering whether anyone knows of a good internet cafe where I can >> plug in my machine and sip a good "cuppa jo" (cup of coffee) as I watch >> the >> progress bar speed to the end... or if not a cafe anywhere else where I >> can >> get good speed at a fair price would be great too. >> >> >> Thanks. >> _______________________________________________ >> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug >> >> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: >> [email protected] >> >> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug >> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug >> >> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: >> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ >> >> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including >> attachments if any). 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