Leland - I gotta say - that's a funny reply. And, yes - I sure do remember that scene from the Movie with the item that was on the Dog's collar! Good stuff indeed.
-K- -----Original Message----- From: ProfoxTech [mailto:profoxtech-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Leland Jackson Sent: Monday, May 18, 2015 3:14 PM To: profoxt...@leafe.com Subject: Re: [NF] Recomendations for a developer laptop Notable Quote: #--------------- Agent K: What do you mean "here"? Agent J: The galaxy's hundreds and millions of stars and planets. How's it here? Frank: You humans. When're you gonna learn that size doesn't matter? Just 'cause something's important, doesn't mean it's not very, very small. Agent K: How small?! Frank: Tiny. Like the size of a marble or a jewel. Now if you'll excuse me, I gotta be walked before my flight. -- Men in Black #--------------- Regards, LelandJ On 5/18/15 1:45 PM, Kurt Wendt wrote: > Holy Crap - now THAT is surely Expensive for a Thumb drive! Not sure if it > makes sense - since the items are so small - its easy to lose. And, at that > price - I would be Mighty PO'd if I lost it! > > -K- > > -----Original Message----- > From: ProfoxTech [mailto:profoxtech-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of > Leland Jackson > Sent: Monday, May 18, 2015 1:31 PM > To: profoxt...@leafe.com > Subject: Re: [NF] Recomendations for a developer laptop > > I guess I need something like this: > http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Flash-Voyager-512GB-CMFVYGS3B-512GB/dp/B > 00S89FF78/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1431970081&sr=8-2&keywords=512gb+usb+ > 3.0+flash+drive > > 512 gb flash drives are still pretty expensive, at least for someone > like me. LOL > > Regards, > > LelandJ > > On 5/18/15 12:20 PM, Leland Jackson wrote: >> Yes. There are lots of options when it come to backups. All my Linux >> computers have two identical drives. Periodically I make a mirror >> image backup to the backup drive. After the backup, I disconnect the >> backup drive form the computer's motherboard, and it reside safely >> stored in a tray with the computer's inclosure on the ready. >> >> My Macbook pro has a 512 gb ssd drive, and right now I haven't worked >> out a mirror image backup for it. Hopefully I'll get around to that. >> LOL Anyway, most of my critical work and configurations reside on >> the Linux boxes which have mirror image backups. >> >> Regards, >> >> LelandJ >> >> On 5/18/15 12:03 PM, Jeff Johnson wrote: >>> I personally FTP all that stuff to my web site. Then I download it >>> when I need it. Like installs. >>> >>> >>> On 5/18/2015 10:01 AM, Leland Jackson wrote: >>>> One other thought. You can pay extra for an apple CD/DVD player, >>>> or other usb CD/DVD, which connects to one of the 2 available USB >>>> 3.0 ports on the Macbook Pro, but I really don't find a CD/DVD >>>> device necessary. The use of CD/DVD media is rapidly declining in >>>> favor of stream over the internet or LAN. >>>> >>>> If you need portable storage today, I would go with a 128 gb or 256 >>>> gb usb 3.0 flash drive, which are becoming more affordable >>>> everyday, (eg >>>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=thumb+drive+128+gb&N=-1&isNodeId=1). >>>> I find the flash drive much more reliable than a CD/DVD R/W device, >>>> and much more portable. >>>> >>>> If you have old software/apps on CD/DVD media, and need to install >>>> it, Just put an image of it on the CD/DVD flash drive using one of >>>> your Linux systems. When the flash drive is inserted into a usb >>>> 2.0/3.0 port, the image then become available to the target >>>> computer/os.'' >>>> >>>> The Macbook Pro is supper slim, compact, and light; because, it >>>> doesn't include a CD/DVD device inside the case. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> LelandJ >>>> >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> LelandJ >>>> that install >>>> >>>> On 5/18/15 11:23 AM, Leland Jackson wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 5/18/15 10:51 AM, Leland Jackson wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> On 5/18/15 10:21 AM, Leland Jackson wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 5/18/15 9:01 AM, Ted Roche wrote: >>>>>>>> On Mon, May 18, 2015 at 9:43 AM, Dave Crozier >>>>>>>> <da...@flexipol.co.uk> wrote: >>>>>>>>> Damnit ... I think I'm becoming a Fanboi! How sad! Yes it was >>>>>>>>> expensive, but the applecare warranty means that in 2 years it >>>>>>>>> will still be a saleable machine should I want to get rid of it. >>>>>>>> While there are some questions on their QA lately, and they do >>>>>>>> try too hard to lock you in, Apple does make a beautifully >>>>>>>> designed machine. >>>>>>> I and the wife have been running Macbook Pro for about 6 months. >>>>>>> We're running the mid 2014 models that come with the beautiful >>>>>>> retina display. See here: >>>>>>> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1072689-REG/apple_mgxc2ll_ >>>>>>> a >>>>>>> _15_4_macbook_pro_notebook.html >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I've been very happy with mine. It works well with my Linux >>>>>>> media server and postgresql, Apache, Postfix, DBmail server. I >>>>>>> can network/connect to my Linux computer using NFS. I have not >>>>>>> used ssh, as I'm mostly working within my LAN, but I'm sure you >>>>>>> wouldn't have any problem using it. If you're familiar with the >>>>>>> Linux/Unix command line syntax you're good to go in OS X 10.10 >>>>>>> Yosemite. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The keyboard is not full scale, (eg no numeric keypad), but it >>>>>>> feel good to me, once I adjusted to it. You can easily add to >>>>>>> the basic package by buying a full keyboard, magic mouse, and >>>>>>> you can stream the macbook pro screen to any modern hdtv over hdmi. >>>>>>> just connect the two together. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'm also running Oracle's Virtualbox on my macbook pro, and it >>>>>>> preforms perfectly. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Also there is more support on the macbook pro for apps. For >>>>>>> example, turbotax provide a native version of its income tax >>>>>>> software; no vm needed. lol >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> LelandJ >>>>>>> >>>>>> I forgot to mention that the Macbook pro's functionality >>>>>> increases when using other apple products like iphone, for >>>>>> example. I have my iphone 6+ configured as a personal hotspot, >>>>>> so I can access the internet form anywhere by connecting to my iphone 6+ >>>>>> over Wi-Fi. >>>>>> Also, I brought a BOSS Bluetooth speaker for high quality sound, >>>>>> (eg >>>>>> http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/digital_music_systems/bluetooth_speakers/soundlink_wireless_speaker/index.jsp&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=45-54000377-2&perfsourceid=K22350&src=K22350). >>>>>> It's all very portable. I use a Filson breifcase, which hold >>>>>> everything comfortably, (eg >>>>>> http://www.filson.com/products/Filson-Padded-Computer-Bag.70258.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=googlebase&utm_campaign=GoogleBase&kpid=70258200135&kpid=70258242135&gclid=CPWhlqHSy8UCFYNDaQodmZ4A9A). >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards, >>>>>> >>>>>> LelandJ >>>>> One other nice feature I forgot to mention. The apple products >>>>> come with icloud to keep all you're apple devices backed up. The >>>>> icloud account coordinates among your devices. For example, if I >>>>> update a spreadsheet on my iPhone 6+, the next time I open the >>>>> spreadsheet on my macbook pro, the spreadsheet will open with the >>>>> changes made per the iphone 6+. That's a nice feature. lol. The >>>>> icloud account is free within limits. Once you max the free >>>>> storage out, you pay for to additional storage. >>>>> >>>>> Apple is a strong company and the biggest company currently listed >>>>> on any stock exchange. The method used to calculate companies >>>>> sizes is total number of shares outstanding multiplied by the >>>>> current price per share. >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> LelandJ >>>>> [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/80838f1ca795b14ea1af48659f35166f1b8...@drexch02.corp.globetax.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
