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Re: Tech Funnies

Krzysztof — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:07:07 GMT

gizmodo.com/5035456/blue-screen-of-death-strikes-birds-nest-during-opening-ceremonies-torch-lighting opening ceremony in Beijing...

Re: Tech Funnies

Krzysztof — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:05:56 GMT

Re: Tech Funnies

Krzysztof — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:39:58 GMT

How many times have you seen something like this?

Re: Tech Funnies

Krzysztof — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:07:01 GMT

This is for all the Mac guys... xkcd.com/530/

Re: Tech Funnies

Krzysztof — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:00:04 GMT

Still my favorite:

laughingsquid.com/wp-content/uploads/sudo-sandwich.png

Tech Funnies

Krzysztof — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:44:46 GMT

Here's a place to share all those funny posters, comics, and any other hilarity you might come across. I'll start off... xkcd.com/538/

Re: Parallels Desktop for Mac vs VMware Fusion

Marcial Velez — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:55:31 GMT

You may want to take a look at this MacTech article. It has a side by side comparison of both Fusion and Parallels. The tests which MacTech ran show that Parallels runs 14-20% faster then Fusion.

Re: Parallels Desktop for Mac vs VMware Fusion

Marcial Velez — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:56:26 GMT

Thank you Ashley, That's extremely helpful! There was another article from MacWorld on Fusion 3 where they gave it 4 out of 5 Mice, But the commentary was divided. I'm curious to know from your perspective, what are the differentiating factors for Parallels from Fusion. Is it performance, 3D acceleration, Ease of Use, Migration??

Re: Parallels Desktop for Mac vs VMware Fusion

Marcial Velez — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:34:33 GMT

Hey Marcial,

I am from Parallels and lots of users have been pleased with Windows 7 and Parallels compatibility. This review benchmarks Parallels and competitors: http://bit.ly/1DsBc8. Also, if you are interested in comparisons to our competitors, please take a read of this MacTech benchmark review and Wall Street Journal review respectively: http://bit.ly /cB6SEI and http://bit.ly /clOWAv.

Cheers

Re: Parallels Desktop for Mac vs VMware Fusion

Marcial Velez — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:51:06 GMT

I set my Fusion 3.01 to use 2 processors and disabled the 3D acceleration since I didn't need that for Outlook. Seems to be performing much better.

Re: Causes of Data Loss

Marcial Velez — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:06:03 GMT

According to the Ponemon Institute, it's lost or stolen laptops.
In a recent US study entitled "The Human Factor in Laptop Encryption," the Institute determined that:
•    92% percent of IT security practitioners reported that someone in their organization has had a laptop lost or stolen.
•    71% reported that the loss of the laptop resulted in a data breach.
•    Only 45% reported that the organization was able to prove the contents were encrypted.
•    56% of business managers have disengaged their laptop's encryption solution.
•    59% of business managers sometimes or often leave their laptop with a stranger when traveling.

In 2009, data breach incidents cost U.S. companies $204 per compromised customer record.
Healthcare and financial services companies lose the largest number of customers from data breaches--about 6.5% and 5.5% respectively

Using Stateless Computing seems to be the Ultimate Security Solution. We are proud partners of Symbio Technologies who provide such solutions.

Remember LANRev? Don't use it for the wrong reasons...

Marcial Velez — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:56:29 GMT

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9160278/Software_maker_blasts_vigilantism_in_Pa._school_spying_case?taxonomyId=12&pageNumber=2

Looks like someone used it to go after laptop thieves themselves. I like the last line, "The only truly proven model is a managed service model."

Re: Causes of Data Loss

Marcial Velez — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:14:51 GMT

Not backing up!

Also full to capacity hard drives corrupt files.

Causes of Data Loss

Marcial Velez — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:10:59 GMT

Can anyone tell me what you think is the #1 Cause of Data Loss?

Re: Parallels Desktop for Mac vs VMware Fusion

Marcial Velez — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:54:24 GMT

Right now, only MS Office and Explorer - That's really it, for now. So the PC side acts as my workside, and the Mac as my "creative" side

Re: Parallels Desktop for Mac vs VMware Fusion

Marcial Velez — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:28:01 GMT

What do you use your virtual machine for? Depending on the load and what it'll be used for, one could be better than the other, or both VMware and Parallels would be good. Details please :)

Parallels Desktop for Mac vs VMware Fusion

Marcial Velez — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:12:21 GMT

I've been running Fusion 3.01, and its been working well. I'm interested in knowing how Parallels stacks up since they were the first software i used to run a virtual version of XP. I'm running Windows 7, any takers on who will win this battle??

Re: Macs Vs. Windows

Krzysztof — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:33:11 GMT

It also depends what you need to get done. If you play computer games, a physical Windows machine will almost always be better than a Mac or a Virtual Machine. Though now with Parallels 5, that might soon change. Unfortunately, Mac's have never been that great when it comes to games, though more and more developers are coming out with games for the Mac alongside their Windows release or not too far behind. www.macworld.com/article/145199/2010/02/dragon_age_origins.html being a good example. So the gap is slowly closing for what you may use one or the other for, but for the time being, Windows machines are still superior.

Re: Macs Vs. Windows

Krzysztof — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:58:47 GMT

Ultimately, everyone has a personal reference, Windows users love what Windows software can do for them and they are happy. Mac Users almost always become the Mac Faithful, it has been that natural order now for a long, long time. With the ability for Macs to easily emulate windows on either Laptops or Desktops (Vmware Fusion or Parrallels), then for you to have best of both worlds, its nicer to have a Mac. But if you don't need the Mac software or don't even care about how well it works, then budget yourself a Windows machine, and compute to hearts content.

Re: Technology You Should Have By Now

Marcial Velez — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:44:19 GMT

Let's not forget about something as simple as a computer (with Internet access). We're in an age now where you can get just about anything off the Internet, from Music and Movies, to food and clothes and other goods. These are two technologies that everyone should have by now in their own homes.

Technology You Should Have By Now

Marcial Velez — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:47:00 GMT

With so many technologies that has emerged in the last ten years, what are some technologies that you should definitely have by now.

My First vote is the "SmartPhone" - iPhone or Blackberry, you should have at least one.

What other technologies should everyone have by now?

Re: Macs Vs. Windows

Krzysztof — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:45:42 GMT

And this one is for Torres. Maybe a Mac can survive a fire, but a PC can survive a trebuchet! gizmodo.com/5383959/a-trebuchet-launches-lenovo-laptops-with-leverage

Re: Macs Vs. Windows

Krzysztof — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:34:26 GMT

Maybe a little off topic but, I don't know how well a windows machine could fare against a fire :) gizmodo.com/5472226/imac-still-works-after-being-on-fire

Re: Macs Vs. Windows

Krzysztof — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:51:31 GMT

As for ftorres Talking about security - What are you safer using? a Mac or a PC?

There is no doubt in my opinion - Mac's are SAFER. I tend to agree with article posted below.

View Article

New Technology, Software, or Gadgets

Marcial Velez — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:02:46 GMT

The iPad is not even out yet, and there is already accessories you can order. Wow.

www.i-luv.com/product_list.asp

Re: Macs Vs. Windows

Krzysztof — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:17:52 GMT

Unfortunately though, it seems Safari needs some improvements. For those of you who don't follow hacking sites, Safari hasn't fared very well the past few years, www.computerworld.com/s/article/9129978/Researcher_cracks_Mac_in_10_seconds_at_PWN2OWN_wins_5k And this year it probably won't do very well Either. Windows 7 seems to have gotten it right though, www.macworld.com/article/146483/2010/02/pwn2own_safari.html

Re: Macs Vs. Windows

Krzysztof — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:06:34 GMT

How about another unbiased opinion? www.popularmechanics.com/technology/reviews/4258725.html

hmmm?

Re: Macs Vs. Windows

Krzysztof — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:03:23 GMT

A little joke for my MAC peoplesss www.youtube.com/watch

Re: Macs Vs. Windows

Krzysztof — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:54:14 GMT

That is actually an old article relating to 10.5.6. Leopard is upto 10.5.8 and Snow Leopard is upto 10.6.2. So far, for business use, Snow Leopard is very well done. Obviously there are incompatibilities with lots of software: snowleopard.wikidot.com/ but it runs very well.

Re: Macs Vs. PCs

Krzysztof — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:34:12 GMT

Not everyone agrees that Snow Leopard rocks...

here is some news from an UNBIASED source..

http://www.betanews.com/article/Rise-of-complaints-follows-Apple-Mac-OS-X-1056-update/1229442960

Re: Macs Vs. PCs

Krzysztof — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:24:11 GMT

The operating systems is what counts.. and Mac OS X -Snow leopard Rocks..

Read the Final Countdown!

http://gizmodo.com/5285452/os-x-snow-leopard-vs-windows-7-the-final-countdown

Re: Macs Vs. PCs

Krzysztof — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:14:03 GMT

Well lets talk about security "Windows is Safer Than Mac" www.pcworld.com/article/189760/hacking_impresario_windows_safer_than_mac.html what do you guys think !!!

Re: Macs Vs. PCs

Krzysztof — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:11:02 GMT

Well, if we're going that route then: pix.motivatedphotos.com/2008/12/11/633645981797450487-windows.jpg

Re: Macs Vs. PCs

Krzysztof — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:06:49 GMT

Easy. MAC!

1. No viruses or spyware

2. No RPC, DLL, or super vague error messages.

3. No 5 hours configuring drivers for every add-on.

4. No yellow bubble constantly reminding me to update this, that, and to do my laundry too.

5. I can throw most things away without having to reboot and reconfigure.

Shall I continue???

Macs Vs. PCs

Krzysztof — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:51:42 GMT

For those who appreciate one over the other, or even both. Let's discuss which one you prefer and why. And try to support your argument with details :)

Message from Marcial

Marcial Velez — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:50:18 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to our new Community. I will be developing this community section, with forums, deals, and many other features to give you the information you need.

Enjoy the Forum.

Marcial