Another reason we love our Macs - Page 2

Peter_ · 31-07-2011, 14:37

I think that it is a good free service and very easy to use regardless of device as my Nokia N8 connects without any issue and the thread is tongue in cheek but also lets others know the service is available.

**Chris** · 31-07-2011, 15:09

These days I'd hope any wifi-enabled device on any OS, whether desktop or mobile, would effortlessly connect to a hotspot when available.

I think the point is, OSX seems to have been able to do it effortlessly for a lot longer than anything else, hence two whole pages of instructions to cover all eventualities in two versions of windows, versus half a page for all iterations of OSX, of which IIRC there were 5, or maybe 6, at the time Windows Vista was MS' most up-to-date OS.

Anyways, it's all a bit of fun, those of us with Macs don't really need to post threads to vindicate our choice. We know we're superior.

colin25 · 31-07-2011, 15:13

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Originally Posted by Chris

These days I'd hope any wifi-enabled device on any OS, whether desktop or mobile, would effortlessly connect to a hotspot when available.

I think the point is, OSX seems to have been able to do it effortlessly for a lot longer than anything else, hence two whole pages of instructions to cover all eventualities in two versions of windows, versus half a page for all iterations of OSX, of which IIRC there were 5, or maybe 6, at the time Windows Vista was MS' most up-to-date OS.

Anyways, it's all a bit of fun, those of us with Macs don't really need to post threads to vindicate our choice. We know we're superior.

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i think russ mentioned this..so true

31-07-2011, 15:33

They do make very nice hardware though.

31-07-2011, 15:51

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Originally Posted by Chris

Anyways, it's all a bit of fun, those of us with Macs don't really need to post threads to vindicate our choice. We know we're superior.

Yes just a laugh that's all

**Chris** · 31-07-2011, 15:52

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Originally Posted by colin25

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i think russ mentioned this..so true

While I appreciate the humour, that really isn't an appropriate link for a family forum. There are young children looking over my shoulders while I surf the web on a Sunday afternoon and I don't expect I'm the only one.

Russ managed to mention it without linking.

colin25 · 31-07-2011, 16:26

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Originally Posted by Chris

While I appreciate the humour, that really isn't an appropriate link for a family forum. There are young children looking over my shoulders while I surf the web on a Sunday afternoon and I don't expect I'm the only one.

Russ managed to mention it without linking.

Sorry, and point taken.

Though one wonders why kids would be here.....(Colin wonders)

[Scene opens to a family sitting around a table]
"daddy", says the son, "Can I chat on cable forum with you pleaseeeeeee", using his especially whining voice

Father:"Son, if you do all your homework..and are especially good, then yes, you can come on with me..but just to watch", he says sanctimoniously

Daughter shouts " Get stuf@*%", mother, recoiling in shock"OMG, where did you learn that word!"

Daughter, 13 and precocious:"I was on cable forum last night...that handsome and cute Colin25 used that word, why, is it a bad word?"

Mother:"OMG yes", as always , using her favourite word from big brother. "That is the type of language you would normally learn in the playground...we don't use those words ", saying it in the usually socially dysfunctual way she has

danielf · 31-07-2011, 16:29

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Originally Posted by Chris

Anyways, it's all a bit of fun, those of us with Macs don't really need to post threads to vindicate our choice. We know we're superior.

I suppose that's one way of justifying the exorbitant price you paid

31-07-2011, 16:37

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Originally Posted by Russ

I won't link to it for obvious reasons but my response to that is what Maddox says about "what PC owners can do that Mac owners can't".[COLOR="Silver"]

Oh Russ,

when I read that I had no idea what you meant but now I have seen it from another contributor to this thread I am surprised a moderator who is responsible for Forum decorum, you would do such a thing

The site is disgusting and foulmouthed and to suggest such a thing is no credit to you at all, as a man or as a Forum moderator, if you have children and a family you should be ashamed of yourself

31-07-2011, 16:39

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Originally Posted by colin25

Daughter shouts " Get stuf@*%", mother, recoiling in shock"OMG, where did you learn that word!"

Learning "get stuffed" at 13? Half the kids have kids at 13.

31-07-2011, 16:40

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Originally Posted by colin25

Sorry, and point taken.

Though one wonders why kids would be here.....(Colin wonders)

[Scene opens to a family sitting around a table]
"daddy", says the son, "Can I chat on cable forum with you pleaseeeeeee", using his especially whining voice

Father:"Son, if you do all your homework..and are especially good, then yes, you can come on with me..but just to watch", he says sanctimoniously

Daughter shouts " Get stuf@*%", mother, recoiling in shock"OMG, where did you learn that word!"

Daughter, 13 and precocious:"I was on cable forum last night...that handsome and cute Colin25 used that word, why, is it a bad word?"

Mother:"OMG yes", as always , using her favourite word from big brother. "That is the type of language you would normally learn in the playground...we don't use those words ", saying it in the usually socially dysfunctual way she has

Colin
Most of don't live in your world

danielf · 31-07-2011, 16:41

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Originally Posted by kenoliver

Oh Russ,

when I read that I had no idea what you meant but now I have seen it from another contributor to this thread I am surprised a moderator who is responsible for Forum decorum, you would do such a thing

The site is disgusting and foulmouthed and to suggest such a thing is no credit to you at all, as a man or as a Forum moderator, if you have children and a family you should be ashamed of yourself

Nowt wrong with Maddox. Always a good read...

colin25 · 31-07-2011, 16:43

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Originally Posted by kenoliver

Oh Russ,

when I read that I had no idea what you meant but now I have seen it from another contributor to this thread I am surprised a moderator who is responsible for Forum decorum, you would do such a thing

The site is disgusting and foulmouthed and to suggest such a thing is no credit to you at all, as a man or as a Forum moderator, if you have children and a family you should be ashamed of yourself

It wasn't Russ,..but me..he refrained, I posted

So Blame me...and no, I wasn't forced to post it...I don't blame anyone else..and if you consider that hanging is the only solution...give me a trial...I'll accept the consequences

**Chris** · 31-07-2011, 16:44

Can we move on, please ...

colin25 · 31-07-2011, 16:44

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Originally Posted by kenoliver

Colin
Most of don't live in your world

Actually, you do..unless you live on Venus..or some other such world

Doh!

Oh wait...in...ok..point taken..we live on