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[goobimama]

The apps list: All adobe apps, FF, Thunderbird, loads of FTP clients, IM fine, Apache is built in, PHP and mysql can be configured.

1GB is OK. 2GB would be better. Costs 2.2k for the upgrade (aftermarket). Apple overcharges for RAM so don't get it from them.

However, having said that, I'd suggest you wait a bit maybe? The mac mini is definitely due for a refresh. However, they might also scrap the mini from their lineup (that's what the internet buzz is all about). Even if they do scrap it, you can buy it second hand from someone (they run just fine).

As for ordering it I can't help you. I'll as the Goa store and check if they can deliver faster, but again, I'd suggest you wait a bit. The specs haven't been revised for over a year now, and if it does get the upgrade, it will sport the faster Nvidia graphics.

And don't for a second hesitate in offloading all your questions here. This is, and always shall be, the official thread for any and all discussions related to Apple, Inc.

 

[din]

OK, Thank you Goobi

Next Set of questions :

All USB things - Examples : I have a USB Hub (just to make 4 USB ports out of one) which I use in laptop, it may not be needed in mac mini, Western Digital Passport External HDD, Normal (Kingston) 4 GB flash drive - will work smoothly in a mac ?

For external drives, any change needed for the file system ?

May be a dumb question, but is there anyway to get IE in a mac ? Please do not misunderstand, this is for preview purposes. I mean need to check how sites looks in IE, any way ? I saw some links to old version of IE, any latest news on that ?

As far as I can see from searching, OpenOffice will work fine in mac, that is right ?

If I go for multimedia /internet keyboard (not the original mac key board - but like Logitech or Microsoft) and scroll mouse, all the special keys and functions will work in Mac too ? Or that depends on the products, whether they have drivers specifically for mac etc ?

Is there any software for remote mysql backup scheduling (other than navicat) for mac ? This is for downloading mysql backup form a remote server / site to the local mac on a scheduled basis.

Also, please suggest some sites from which I can check and download freeware softwares for mac (less bugging from my side - in that case lol)

Will continue the question-answer session

 

[goobimama]

All USB stuff works just fine.

1. FAT32 - read/write. NTFS - Native support for Read Only. Paragon NTFS allows you to write.

2. Yes indeed. You can run it via crossover, parallels, bootcamp. Other than that there is a third party application IE4mac which let's you render pages as they would in IE.

3. OpenOffice 3.0 runs natively on the Mac. You will love iWork though (apple.com/iwork)

4. I dont' think there's a lot of customisation options for them multimedia keyboards. F1-F12 will work, but I wouldn't count on those internet buttons et al working properly. No drivers required as USB keyboards work plug and play.

5. No idea what that is. But I guess you can run it via parallels. If you want I could find out (if that is really important).

apple.com/downloads should get you started. They've got all the freeware/shareware. As a rule though, the mac platform isn't big on free software.

 

[hellknight]

@Din sir.. please don't use iWorks' Pages app for making documents.. although it is very, very good.. but it doesn't supports open standards.. i mean no read/write of ODF docs.. that's insane.. rest.. you'll really like Keynote..

 

[SunnyChahal]

@Din,congo on your decision to buy a Mac.Leapord will take you by awe at first!
Why do you want to try the crappy open office when you can get something like this iWork?And IE?
As for the USB devices.All of em will work.

 

[goobimama]

@Din sir.. please don't use iWorks' Pages app for making documents.. although it is very, very good.. but it doesn't supports open standards.. i mean no read/write of ODF docs.. that's insane.. rest.. you'll really like Keynote..

First of all, ODF is not a standard. I've never come across one of those documents, ever. iWork opens up MS Office documents just fine.

 

[din]

Thank you all.

Nivicat link - Here

Yes, that is (or similar) is important because I want to schedule various websites for daily backup (mysql). Using windows softwares now. Will be great if you can find out.

Regarding the other softwares - as I mentioned, I may change my mind after using mac, but these are needed during the transition period. I am glad all are there for mac already. Only a few is left, will search for them / alternatives.

parallels - I guess it is something like VMWare ? Is it resource hungry ?

 

[goobimama]

If you plan to run stuff in virtualisation, get 2GB and you should be fine for most stuff.

 

[jamesbond007]

Heyy people I am back, Britney is back and so is my Mac!!
Suddenly the world looks beautiful on my MacBook.

How do you guys use labels ?? The way I used labels until now is by dividing my files in 2 types 1) To be burned labelled as Red and 2) Already burnt labelled as Green. It doesn't look great the way it sounds but when I get my blank DVDs to burn my stuff, I simply have to search for the Red labelled files and I am through... This has helped me a great deal, but now that I am starting fresh, I want to make more out of labels. So I am kind of curious how you guys use labels.

 

[Faun]

lol...britney, isnt it time for something new ?

 

[goobimama]

I have never used labels. Isn't it tedious labelling all your stuff? Why don't you just use Time Machine and be done with it?

 

[jamesbond007]

^^^Ofcourse I will be using TM and may be after a month or so when my Mac has got all the apps, settings, prefs etc I may take a superduper image and preserve it. But, you know labeling movies and some other stuff won't be pain, it will come handy especially they way I use labels.
Say you got dozen movies, you've backed some on DVD some of them are not backed up yet. After a month or so when you take some time out for burning movies you won't remember which ones have been burnt and which ones not. Labeling them as Red for not burnt and Green for burnt will help greatly!!

 

[goobimama]

Wouldn't it be better to use some kind of disc cataloguing software to see what stuff is backed up? Anyway, if labels works for you, then by all means, work it!

What say we buy some of these!
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Okies. I might be buying 1 or two of these. They cost $30 each ($150 for all 6), and $8 for shipping two pieces. These are limited quantity items and might not be offered again, says the CEO of the company. They are handmade out of 100% fleece, and measure 9" x 12".

What say?

 

[jamesbond007]

^^^I wanna buy the first one, the Finder icon but 30 US bucks is just too much..
If you got a plan ( like you had for MobileMe ) I am ready to grab it for less 1000/-

Anyone selling off their iPod Touch ( iPhone... very unlikely I guess ) please please contact me

 

[iMav]

Would've got the Finder & iTunes one, but at today's conversion rate. No friggin' chance!

 

[yash]

damn! aayush you forgot to add the disclaimer to the smokecast episode!

 

[aryayush]

Dude, no one cares.

 

[yash]

Called up apple support today and was told that I'd have to buy a new one. "one year is the general life of a battery" even after emphasizing that I've only used 95 charge cycles. She said they give period of 90 days for DIY repairs. How was I supposed to know in 90 days that this battery would crap out?

 

[Apple Juice]

hi, im new here
i dream of getting 3 intel iMacs, and a MBP

 

[preshit.net]

Welcome to the club.