Thanks for not pursuing this 'healthy' discussion on this list. Much appreciated.
On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 9:26 AM, Robert Muwanga <[email protected]> wrote: > hehehehe... ok ok... I was hoping to engage into a healthy discussion so I > will stop commenting on this thread. > But I do accept a lot of good things to about Linux > http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/206692/5_things_linux_does_better_than_mac_os_x.html > > Its the reason why I have a Linux machine as well. :) > > End of discussion! > > Cheers! > > > On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 11:21 AM, Victor van Reijswoud < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Mac Fan Boy Stories!! An totally irrelevant as this is a Linux User >> group. >> >> >>> 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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The mailing list host is not responsible for them in >>> any way. >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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