Sunday, 4 November 2001
.< 9:09:37 PM >
webtechniques: Unix on Apple. “Overall, this is a great OS if you want an easily configured mail, Web, and file server, or if you want a dedicated server for the Web or media (using the included Apple QuickTime Streaming Server). Apple’s hardware is more expensive than a cheap Pentium, but the convenience of this elegant GUI makes up for the cost in time.” [mac.scripting.com]
The Mac's elegant FUI has always been the thing which makes up for the cost of the hardware in time. This is absolutely critical. People forget to pay themselves.
.< 9:05:48 PM >
Dan Gillmor: A Fraudulent, Cynical Settlement. This deal, assuming it takes hold, is not even a wrist slap. It's a love letter to the most arrogant and unrepentant monopolist since Standard Oil. It's an invitation to keep on plundering and whacking competition in the most important marketplace of our times, the information marketplace. [Tomalak's Realm]
Is that clear enough for you?
.< 9:04:34 PM >
Eschenbach to direct Philadelphia Orchestra. CNN Nov 4 2001 12:00PM ET [Arts and culture news]
Don't know this guy. He makes pretty good change though!
.< 9:01:40 PM >
Cleveland Orchestra: Dohnanyi bows out with honors. CNN Nov 4 2001 5:02PM ET [Arts and culture news]
A legacy of an orchestra with an expanded repertoire and no pops concerts.
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