So you want to get an overpriced machine which runs Unix?


On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 10:52 AM, Jeff Lasman <[email protected]> wrote:

> I'm considering my first Apple.  I know there are a bunch of apple users
> here
> and I'm hoping the discussion will be allowed.
>
> I'm looking at a Mac Mini.  The cheapest one, because it's just a first
> apple
> and I don't want to spend more than I need to.
>
> Anyone have a Mac Mini?  Any issues?
>
> I'm also looking at the WiFi only iPad, since I can get 4G service from
> either
> Clear or Sprint.
>
> If you've got an iPad, then what do you use it for that you can't otherwise
> do?  Anything about adding a physical kb would be nice, as well as issues
> with
> using it for weird ports, and for ssh:
>
> For example, can you get to:
>
> https://da5.namelessnet.net:2222
>
> ssh da5.namelessnet.net
>
> ssh da5.namelessnet.net -p 1022
>
> (note the weird port issue)
>
> And since I'm an utter newbie, would I be best served at an Apple retail
> store
> rather than a 'net order?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jeff
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