Apple has started to ship "Leopard Only" hardware.
This was expected behavior for Apple. The Generic OS installation DVD media that Simmons receives as part of its Maintenance Agreement with Apple *should* be installable on this new hardware. This has been noted for future testing.
From: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306766
MacBook (Late 2007): About the Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard installation disk
The Mac OS X 10.5 installation disk that shipped with your MacBook (13-inch Late 2007) is designed for use on this computer only and not intended for any other computer.
The installer prevents this software from being installed on other Macintosh computers and other Mac OS X 10.5 installation disks will not work on the MacBook (13-inch Late 2007).
Posted: November 2, 2007 1:55 pm | 1 comment
Tags: Apple, Hardware, Leopard, Mac, O/S, OS
Here is a list of websites to help resolve Macintosh related problems:
Not too "techy" sites:
http://www.macosxhints.com/
http://www.apple.com/support/
http://macfixit.com
http://forum.onmac.net/ (Windows XP on Intel Macs)
This site is good for purchasing hardware based parts and it has really good "how-to" videos and a troubleshooting section.
http://www.ifixit.com
This is not an endorsement for the above sites, so "user beware"...
Posted: November 5, 2007 8:32 am | 0 comments
Tags: Apple, Mac Help, Mac Troubleshooting, Macintosh
I think the latest commercial from Apple for the new iPhone represents a distinct break in ideology for the company.
Consider the classic Apple TV spot from 1984, announcing the Macintosh. The message was clear: Apple is an insurgent company, destroying the monotony and drudgery of the IBM world. As the firm that produced the spot says, "The original concept was to show the fight for the control of computer technology as a struggle of the few against the many." Steve Jobs' comments from this period shed more light on the message being conveyed:
It is now 1984. It appears IBM wants it all. Apple is perceived to be the only hope to offer IBM a run for its money. Dealers initially welcoming IBM with open arms now fear an IBM dominated and controlled future. They are increasing and desperately turning back to Apple as the only force that can ensure their future freedom. IBM wants it all and is aiming its guns on its last obstacle to industry control, Apple. Will Big Blue dominate the entir ... more »
Posted: June 9, 2008 7:30 pm | 0 comments
Tags: Apple, iPhone, Macintosh, steve jobs
