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Snow Leopard & 64-bit speed
If you want the fastest and most reliable operating systems ever, well, that is Snow Leopard so far in my experience. This is on a 2 3/4 year old MacBook Pro. (2.16GHz Core 2 Duo with 4GB of RAM - only 2.5 accessible?). It was fast before but now it is pure 64-bit bliss. Fast as can be. 64-bit apps load instantly. I feel like have a new Mac, and for only $29.00!
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08-28-2009, 07:49 PM
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why do your posts read like spam/advertising...?
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08-28-2009, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Grieves
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why do your posts read like spam/advertising...?
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Sorry, this is my experience. Please share your wonderful MS experiences? Would you like screen shots to prove I'm running 10.6? Is this not the correct forum for such a subject matter? Sorry your OS blows, or if someone pissed in your cornflakes this morning.
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08-28-2009, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by wellfleation
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If you want the fastest and most reliable operating systems ever, well, that is Snow Leopard so far in my experience. This is on a 2 3/4 year old MacBook Pro. (2.16GHz Core 2 Duo with 4GB of RAM - only 2.5 accessible?). It was fast before but now it is pure 64-bit bliss. Fast as can be. 64-bit apps load instantly. I feel like have a new Mac, and for only $29.00!
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This reads like a testimonial posted by someone paid to do so...My observations have nothing to do with my "cornflakes being pissed in"...
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08-28-2009, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Grieves
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This reads like a testimonial posted by someone paid to do so...My observations have nothing to do with my "cornflakes being pissed in"...
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Dude, I upgraded my software today and posted my experience. I think my broad forum posts (including pics the "balls" thread.
I'm not some fly-by spammer, obviously. You should know that.
And I do not work for Apple but have used Macs after buying one when in college in 94. My prior experience was DOS which is no comparison (community college prior to UMASS). Since them I've been hooked. I'v'e also used Windows for the past 8 years at Work. Never liked Windows, nothing ever seemed logical and too much BIG BROTHER. I've noticed Apple to be better in most respects to all other platforms as I've experienced them, period. This is just another example I thought I would relate, but whatever. Take it as you will.
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08-28-2009, 09:17 PM
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Don't get me wrong, I hate windows as much as the next guy, but to me the new mac os looks like a fucking cartoon.
Just me though
And Bill Gates one good move was the 360
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08-28-2009, 09:59 PM
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i actually love my 64 bit vista
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shut up snowmayne, you're too sober to comprehend anything.
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08-29-2009, 12:02 PM
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i don't have a current mac right now, just an ancient 35lb. mac from so long ago. It runs what i want though, including games like wow and such (well, about a year ago, probably still does).
I have three windows pcs... they just don't compare. a windows computer will just not work as great after a couple of years like a mac will. such a better investment. and to have windows on macs now, just defeats the purpose to purchase any pc ever again, imo.
not to mention how much better mac os' works so much more efficiently and easier and more stable.
anyone wanna trade me a mac for my dell?
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It's not a bad thing. We all chubbed a little on that one. The Reps really needed to be called out on their obstructionist ways. It's like they're stuck in Gingrich mode, and can't get out. They really need to reinvent themselves, bring in some new people, and really REALLY become the party of self-reliance and small government they'd like us to believe they are. Right now, they just seem like a bunch of pies.
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08-29-2009, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by wellfleation
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It was fast before but now it is pure 64-bit bliss. Fast as can be
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Even with shitty 2.16ghz processors, and 2.5mb ram?
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Originally Posted by wellfleation
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Please share your wonderful MS experiences?
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Using vista x64 for the past three years on dual 3.2ghz processors has been nothing short of wonderful, especially with 6GB ram wholly accessible.
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08-29-2009, 12:41 PM
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well, if the OS uses resources better, having less resources isn't such a bad thing.
anyone can spend their life savings on computer parts....
But to use them more efficiently, and for a longer period of time would be better to me.
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Originally Posted by The Rev
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It's not a bad thing. We all chubbed a little on that one. The Reps really needed to be called out on their obstructionist ways. It's like they're stuck in Gingrich mode, and can't get out. They really need to reinvent themselves, bring in some new people, and really REALLY become the party of self-reliance and small government they'd like us to believe they are. Right now, they just seem like a bunch of pies.
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08-29-2009, 12:45 PM
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*let the fanboy war begin*
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Originally Posted by The Rev
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It's not a bad thing. We all chubbed a little on that one. The Reps really needed to be called out on their obstructionist ways. It's like they're stuck in Gingrich mode, and can't get out. They really need to reinvent themselves, bring in some new people, and really REALLY become the party of self-reliance and small government they'd like us to believe they are. Right now, they just seem like a bunch of pies.
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08-29-2009, 07:28 PM
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08-31-2009, 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Flamingnun
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Even with shitty 2.16ghz processors, and 2.5mb ram?
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I guess it is a "shitty processor (core duo 2) but I see new PCs with similar specs still.
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Originally Posted by Flamingnun
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Using vista x64 for the past three years on dual 3.2ghz processors has been nothing short of wonderful, especially with 6GB ram wholly accessible.
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MS adds bloat to all of their "upgrades". I don't need to have a 3.2GHz processor to run a fast OS. I originally had 6.5GBs of disk space prior to the installation of Snow Leopard. Now I have 10.5GBs. So Apple keeps getting leaner and their OS faster on all past and present machines while MS keeps adding bloat requiring you to upgrade to be on the cutting edge.
Maybe they will get it right finally with Windows 7 as they usually do by attempting to copy Apple leading the way. But MS always screws up during the way, they alway do. I bet if most companies did not have so much invested in Windows most would switch to Macs. Why wouldn't they. Macs are faster and MUCH more reliable with a far superior OS.
These are just facts. I can provide numerous links from PC sources even that will back me up. And you?
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08-31-2009, 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Flamingnun
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Even with shitty 2.16ghz processors, and 2.5mb ram?
Using vista x64 for the past three years on dual 3.2ghz processors has been nothing short of wonderful, especially with 6GB ram wholly accessible.
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OH, and are you running a majority of your apps including your browser in 64-bit. Snow Leopards entire Finder is 64-bit but will also run 32-bit programs at full speed side by side as well. Does Vista do that? Maybe you will have to wait and pay for Windows 7.  Snow Leopard is 64-bit from the ground up.
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08-31-2009, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by wellfleation
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And you?
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And me what?
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Originally Posted by wellfleation
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Snow Leopard is 64-bit from the ground up.
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So is " vista 64 bit" surprisingly, weird huh?
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Snow Leopards entire Finder is 64-bit but will also run 32-bit programs at full speed side by side as well
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Uh..yeah. It's done that for the past three years with no issues.
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Originally Posted by wellfleation
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you will have to wait and pay for Windows 7.
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I actually don't have to wait  . But screw windows 7, if I wanted vista lite, i'd remove half my RAM.
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Originally Posted by wellfleation
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MS adds bloat to all of their "upgrades". I don't need to have a 3.2GHz processor to run a fast OS. I originally had 6.5GBs of disk space prior to the installation of Snow Leopard. Now I have 10.5GBs. So Apple keeps getting leaner and their OS faster on all past and present machines while MS keeps adding bloat requiring you to upgrade to be on the cutting edge
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Right, because researching development for faster more powerful computer hardware is a losing battle. Why bother when you can just modify shite from the past...?
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08-31-2009, 09:24 AM
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Are you seriously going to argue with this nut-ball 'nun? Why is it impossible to have a normal thread on here free of fanboys when discussing video game consoles or operating systems. Do you guys not realize how fucking ridiculous this argument is? You are both happy with your respective products, get over it.
That being said, I'll probably go pick up Snow Leopard today if I get a chance. Hopefully it will be more stable than 10.5, as promised. Maybe a RAM upgrade is in order (at 2.5gb right now)?
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08-31-2009, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by wellfleation
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If you want the fastest and most reliable operating systems ever, well, that is Snow Leopard so far in my experience. This is on a 2 3/4 year old MacBook Pro. (2.16GHz Core 2 Duo with 4GB of RAM - only 2.5 accessible?). It was fast before but now it is pure 64-bit bliss. Fast as can be. 64-bit apps load instantly. I feel like have a new Mac, and for only $29.00!
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You friggin' fanboy...... 
I was actually going to leave a post asking if anyone had installed SL yet, because I have a Macbook.
Thanks.
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09-01-2009, 09:52 AM
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Purchased and installed SL last night. It has definitely made a noticeable difference, shit is just generally much faster and smoother. Worth the $35 (Canadian).
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09-01-2009, 10:19 AM
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they should make a computer that can run either OS
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09-01-2009, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Snowmayne
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they should make a computer that can run either OS
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Check out 'Boot Camp' for Mac...
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