Well, sounds like Macs would be perfectly suited to build in a back up
device (or provide an external one) to make backing up as easy and automatic
as possible, with options for manual control for those who want or need
that. Since Apple has control over the hardware and the software, why not
have this? Too much added cost, so may not see competitive? Those who can
think beyond their nose might appreciate not having to fool with buying
aftermarket devices for this. Maybe someday, when I could afford to, I'd
even buy one!
Randall
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From: "Tom Piwowar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 11:35 AM
Subject: [CGUYS] MacMini: [Was: XP Gets Life Extension]
>As much as I like my macmini, computers won't be completely tinker free
until they come with
1)UPS
2) Internet connection
3)Automated backup.
#1 is essential if you live with iffy power,
(which means me even though this is southern Montgomery Co)
#3 you need everywhere
I guess everyone does get #2 if you include crappy dialup.
1) A few months ago I removed a client's UPS and their frequent calls for
service dropped to zero. Since most people do not have "iffy" power
making a UPS a standard part of a computer would not be a good move. As
their UPS aged they would have more and more problems and no easy way to
fix them. An external UPS can be easily removed or replaced and the
majority of us who do not need a UPS won't have to fuss with one.
2) The computer automatically configures your Internet connection the
first time it is turned on. It covers many options and I have never seen
it do a bad job at this. If you get the dot-Mac service your get
configured for lots of other goodies. What more could you want?
3) If you got the dot-Mac service, this is one of the services that came
with it. Since the OS keeps your user files neatly organized in a user
domain, backing up user files is greatly simplified. What's not to like?
Are you perhaps running Vista on your Intel-based MacMini?
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