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08/12/2004 01:46:37 PM · #26

Just curious, those that run a Mac-like theme on a Windows box, why not just get the real thing instead of using a wannabe theme? :)

e301

08/12/2004 02:11:05 PM · #27

Originally posted by MrAkamai:

Just curious, those that run a Mac-like theme on a Windows box, why not just get the real thing instead of using a wannabe theme? :)

Troll :-)

And anyway, why are Mac users so defensive these days?

E

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/12/2004 02:17:45 PM · #28

We're not defensive! ;-)

jonpink

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2

08/12/2004 02:19:16 PM · #29

I don't want the added effect of crashes every hour that comes with owning a Mac ;)

EddyG

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

08/12/2004 02:37:58 PM · #30

I find it interesting that this article points out that Linux on the desktop (i.e., home and office PCs, not servers) already surpasses Apple's market share...

dccloss

Nikon D70

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-80mm 1:4-5.6

08/12/2004 02:51:10 PM · #31

Hey, I really like that photo! Where'd you get it?

-Danielle

Originally posted by moodville:

My desktop changes with my mood, but I guess that's why they're so easy to change! This is my current one.

Mousie

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

08/12/2004 03:34:35 PM · #32

Austere, and in no way related to drugs:

3072 X 1536, baby!!! :)

Message edited by author 2004-08-12 15:42:28.

Spitfire

Canon EOS-20D

08/12/2004 03:38:03 PM · #33

Originally posted by dccloss:

Hey, I really like that photo! Where'd you get it?

-Danielle

Originally posted by moodville:

My desktop changes with my mood, but I guess that's why they're so easy to change! This is my current one.

I wouldn't mind that one too

space amoeba

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/12/2004 03:59:28 PM · #34

Originally posted by moodville:

My desktop changes with my mood, but I guess that's why they're so easy to change! This is my current one.

This is wicked. I love your desktop. I assume you're running OSX?

EddyG

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

08/12/2004 04:03:29 PM · #35

Originally posted by space amoeba:

I assume you're running OSX?

With buttons for "Drive A:", "Drive C:", "Drive D:", "Drive E:" in the lower right corner, that would be pretty funny.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

08/12/2004 04:05:17 PM · #36

Gee, I have plain blue screen with icons. I'd have a neutral gray screen if I could figure out how to set it up (W-2000). Anything else introduces errors into the photo-editing process.

Whenever I have a desktop pattern set I can never find any of my desktop icons.

space amoeba

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

08/12/2004 04:28:08 PM · #37

Originally posted by EddyG:

Originally posted by space amoeba:
I assume you're running OSX?

With buttons for "Drive A:", "Drive C:", "Drive D:", "Drive E:" in the lower right corner, that would be pretty funny.

Well, it didn't look Windows-ish, and the centered icons at the bottom reminded me of the OSX setup. Next guess is Linux, but it doesn't look like any Linux windows manager I've seen...

VisiBlanco

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/12/2004 04:51:41 PM · #38

Originally posted by MrAkamai:

Just curious, those that run a Mac-like theme on a Windows box, why not just get the real thing instead of using a wannabe theme? :)

I would, but Mac hardware is just so damn expensive. Maybe you'd like to donate a nice G5 to me? ;-)

EddyG

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

08/12/2004 05:11:37 PM · #39

Originally posted by space amoeba:

Well, it didn't look Windows-ish, and the centered icons at the bottom reminded me of the OSX setup. Next guess is Linux, but it doesn't look like any Linux windows manager I've seen...

My guess it that it is something like WindowBlinds that allows you to "skin" Windows...

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

08/12/2004 05:14:31 PM · #40

Originally posted by EddyG:

Originally posted by space amoeba:
Well, it didn't look Windows-ish, and the centered icons at the bottom reminded me of the OSX setup. Next guess is Linux, but it doesn't look like any Linux windows manager I've seen...

My guess it that it is something like WindowBlinds that allows you to "skin" Windows...

Looks more like ObjectDock from the same company.

Message edited by author 2004-08-12 17:25:08.

MadMordegon

08/12/2004 05:21:02 PM · #41

This is my desktop at work (just took it) //www.madmordegon.com/desktop.JPG

The background picture I took in downtown Tampa.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

08/12/2004 05:28:49 PM · #42

Originally posted by VisiBlanco:

Originally posted by MrAkamai:
Just curious, those that run a Mac-like theme on a Windows box, why not just get the real thing instead of using a wannabe theme? :)

I would, but Mac hardware is just so damn expensive. Maybe you'd like to donate a nice G5 to me? ;-)

But it lasts longer, is easier to set up/troubleshoot, is relatively secure, and comes with several actually useful free programs (edit photos, movies, music) instead of the virus-magnet Outlook.

CoreyLan

Olympus C-5050Z

08/12/2004 05:31:16 PM · #43

I never did pay attention to my desk top. To busy, to know what it looked like. Today all my hard work has payed off; I finaly sold my first Picture. Looks like I better cach up with yall and clean my desk top up.

VisiBlanco

08/12/2004 05:35:00 PM · #44

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by VisiBlanco:

Originally posted by MrAkamai:
Just curious, those that run a Mac-like theme on a Windows box, why not just get the real thing instead of using a wannabe theme? :)

I would, but Mac hardware is just so damn expensive. Maybe you'd like to donate a nice G5 to me? ;-)

But it lasts longer, is easier to set up/troubleshoot, is relatively secure, and comes with several actually useful free programs (edit photos, movies, music) instead of the virus-magnet Outlook.

Windows is just as stable/secure if you know how to use it. I always build my own computers, and they have a pretty good reputation for lasting a long time. Windows comes with paint (I'd have to buy photoshop either way), movie maker, and windows media player, built in cd burning support, etc. what else do you need? Oh yea, and I use Firefox/Thunderbird instead of Outlook or IE.

Natator

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

08/12/2004 05:52:40 PM · #45

Originally posted by moodville:

My desktop changes with my mood, but I guess that's why they're so easy to change! This is my current one.

Ok, this is a sensational image. Any chance of posting the original, or a link to it? It really does make the most sensational wallpaper.

I usually change my wallpaper about once a week, and use my own images. If I have an entry in a challenge that is typically my wallpaper that week.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

08/12/2004 06:32:19 PM · #46

Originally posted by VisiBlanco:

Windows is just as stable/secure if you know how to use it.

Aye ... there's the rub. "Most" people not only can't build a computer, they couldn't name their operating system, they just want to get some task (word processing, number crunching, web surfing, games, whatever ...) DONE and don't want to worry about configurations, conflicts, or any ove the 6000 control panels necessary to get Windows working properly. (Hyperbole intentional).

And, I meant the Mac hardware lasts (funtionally) longer ... on average. No operating system is "stable" when I use it* ...

BTW -- as someone working in desktop publishing, I pretty much hate everything Apple and Adobe have done with OS X and the CS programs and PostScript -- it's a royal PITB and completely unnecessary from what I can tell.

*Actually, when I last checked yesterday, I had a Mac G3/OS 8.6 which had maintained a continuous network connection with a G3/OS 9.2/AppleShareIP-Server for over nine days.

Message edited by author 2004-08-12 18:35:42.

08/12/2004 07:28:21 PM · #47

Originally posted by VisiBlanco:

HAHA, I just bought myself a G5 and it's going to last me a while. :) True that it's not as inexpensive as building your own Windows box but I just like the feel and the way it works over a Win 2000/XP box. Just personal preference and I'm around Windows 2000 all day but I don't touch it.

08/12/2004 07:34:59 PM · #48

Originally posted by GeneralE:

BTW -- as someone working in desktop publishing, I pretty much hate everything Apple and Adobe have done with OS X and the CS programs and PostScript -- it's a royal PITB and completely unnecessary from what I can tell.

I just got around to finally installing Adobe CS standard on my new G5 and I haven't created any new publications with InDesign CS yet and I'm curious how different it is compared to v2. But I tell you, I love OS X vs OS 9 and Windows 98. I never did any DTP work with Windows 2000 or XP so I can't compare that aspect. Getting everything setup is quite simple except getting my Mac to communicate with my Xerox DC1632 but I have a feeling it'll work soon otherwise I'll print PDFs from my mailserver (667MHz G4 running 10.2.8).

08/12/2004 07:35:50 PM · #49

Originally posted by e301:

Originally posted by MrAkamai:
Just curious, those that run a Mac-like theme on a Windows box, why not just get the real thing instead of using a wannabe theme? :)

Troll :-)

And anyway, why are Mac users so defensive these days?

E

I wasn't trolling and I'm not defensive! :)

Bran-O-Rama