Actually not needing validation right now, but thank you.

Buffy ,'Lies My Parents Told Me'


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Jessica - Feb 09, 2009 9:53:42 am PST #9079 of 25501
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Search for it by filename in the Finder* (not iTunes) and email it directly from the source folder.

[*or Windows Explorer - sorry, I hear iTunes and immediately assume Mac]


tommyrot - Feb 09, 2009 10:02:30 am PST #9080 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

Also, if for some reason you can't find the file for the song you can use "get info" to find its path. "Get info" is Command-i on a Mac, or right-click on a PC.


Burrell - Feb 09, 2009 10:12:54 am PST #9081 of 25501
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

I have a question for Mac users. I am finally going to get a laptop of my very own. DH says he thinks there's little to no difference between MacAir and Macbook Pro these days. Is there a good reason to get one vs the other?


Tom Scola - Feb 09, 2009 10:18:37 am PST #9082 of 25501
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.

As far as specs go, the MacBook Air is pretty much the same as a regular aluminum MacBook, except, you know, thickness and weight.

The MacBook Pro has a bigger screen (and the 17" has a MUCH larger screen), has a slightly faster CPU, and is faster for graphics-intensive programs.

It was a tough choice for me, but I ended up going with the Pro, because I mostly use it on my desktop, and don't lug it around with me much.


Sean K - Feb 09, 2009 10:31:06 am PST #9083 of 25501
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

Also, the Air doesn't have an internal removable disk drive of any kind. You either need to get the wireless drive they sell, or rely on using a drive on your network.


Burrell - Feb 09, 2009 10:32:58 am PST #9084 of 25501
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

Thanks Tom. I *am* going to be lugging it with me. The whole draw for me is being able to use it in the classroom, and to make it easier to shift over to electronic paper submissions. Hmmm.


Burrell - Feb 09, 2009 10:54:17 am PST #9085 of 25501
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

So it turns out I'm a bit cheap. MacAir is purty but seems like less machine than the pro or the reg MacBook.


beekaytee - Feb 09, 2009 11:54:43 am PST #9086 of 25501
Compassionately intolerant

et voila.

Thanks everyone. I have successfully transferred the file to a jump drive for the trip home.

Much obliged!


Vortex - Feb 09, 2009 1:21:05 pm PST #9087 of 25501
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

Okay, I'm trying to wangle a new computer out of my boss. I'd like to get a laptop with a docking station, something good for traveling or working at home. Drew, before you even say it, I can't have a Mac because the university helpdesk won't support them, and the one competent guy in our department doesn't know Macs.

Suggestions?


NoiseDesign - Feb 09, 2009 3:42:33 pm PST #9088 of 25501
Our wings are not tired

I'm not the one that defaults to Mac, I do use and like them, but I also use and like quite a few PC's.

For laptops I'm partial to Lenovo and Toshiba.