[DeTomaso] NPC- New Computer and Problems

Wed Jan 21 20:02:51 EST 2009

I am using Adobe Premiere Pro, I have been in the business for 25 years and
am retiring my AVID Media Composer system which was Mac based and cost
45,000 several years ago, today I might get 500.00 for it.  I bought a Mac,
kept it 2 days and returned it, No Thanks, too many interruptions,
permissions, and if you want to use it in the field and don't have an
internet connection, you're screwed.  In my markets, 99% of the Network
stations are using Premiere as well.
My new PC based system is much more robust than I stated, it's dual quads /
Q9850s , overclocked, water cooling, 4TB hard, 8 GB Ram, operates at 3.66,
very happy so far.

The only reason that virus issues are not a concern is because there are so
few Macs out there, nobody bothers to write viruses for them, with
protection, I've been lucky, personally I think people who create worms,
etc. should be jailed if not worse.

I come across lots of Mac people who blow into town on productions and like
you they all like them, I like mine when it was simpler.
The system that i have now exceeded the prices that you stated with
software, but as they say, esp in this business, you gotta spend it to make
it.

Guess the new 335-35-17's will wait another couple of months since they
don't generate revenue, just glorious blue smoke.

Michael in Savannah

On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 7:51 PM, boyd casey <boyd411 at gmail.com> wrote:

> If you are serious about using your computer for media purposes you should
> be using a MAC. Virtually  all media  professionals ( photo , video) use
> the
> mac 8 core. It has two 4 core xenon processors and blows the doors off of
> ANY windows based system on the market. In addition you can use it to run
> windows via  Parallel desk top ( a windows emulation utility) that allows
> you to run your windows  operating system ( xp, Vista) and Macs Leopard at
> the same time or you can run a multiple boot set up where you can start and
> run windows or lepoard, or even Linux independently. As a platform for a
> windows operating system it beats the fastest dedicated windows PC on all
> the benchmarks. The other plus is that when you surf the net on a MAC you
> have no virus, or malware issues to contend with. The downside ( there
> always is one) is the cost. A top shelf machine starts at over $3000 and
> can
> easily reach $10k if you max it out. A mac 8 core is the defacto standard
> for running final cut pro which is the video editing suite used by most
> proffesional video editors.
> Boyd
>
> On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 6:01 PM, <asajay at asajay.com> wrote:
>
> > yup, and so is each additional hit...
> > You just have to pick which flavor...
> >
> > Burn your own ISO to DVD or CD:
> > http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
> > http://www.kubuntu.org/getkubuntu
> > http://www.debian.org/distrib/
> > http://www.knoppix.org/
> > http://software.opensuse.org/
> > http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/download.html
> > http://www.whiteboxlinux.org/download.html
> >
> > Would you like even more options?  All Free!
> >
> > Asa jJy
> >
> > Quoting Paul - Home <thedrol at pobox.com>:
> >
> > > The first hit is free right...
> > >
> > > Paul
> > > #9270
> > >
> > > boyd casey wrote:
> > >> You are not locked into Vista if you want to use a 64 bit operating
> > system.
> > >> Linux makes a 64 bit version and with their new ( relatively speaking)
> > >> graphical interface it is much easier and more familiar to use for
> those
> > >> used to windows then the old command line versions.. It is also vastly
> > >> supierior in many uses such as a server. i don't remember the exact
> > numbers
> > >> but a modest system running Linix can handle many more clients in it's
> > >> server confoguration the an a comparably equipped windows computer.
> Best
> > of
> > >> all Linux is free and with its open source code you can make changes (
> > if
> > >> you have the capability) and Like Mac operating systems you are not
> > >> subjected to the constatnt crashes. You can run a dual boot system if
> > you
> > >> want to try out Linux while keeping Vista on your computer , you can
> > even
> > >> run and boot from a cd if you want to try it out with out installing
> it
> > on
> > >> your hard drive. I may have a 64 bit copy of one of the many versions
> of
> > >> Linux available and if you would like it I will send it to you or
> direct
> > you
> > >> to a source to get a free copy if i can't find my copy.
> > >> Boyd
> > >>
> > >> On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 3:26 PM, Larry - Ohio Time Corp <
> > >> larry at ohiotimecorp.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> <<( Now how many Hot Rod, Gun toting, Computer geeks do you know? )>>
> > >>>
> > >>> Ummm well me.
> > >>>
> > >>> I would run Windows Server 64 bit over Vista. I solve your problems
> by
> > >>> having many single use computers on networks. Servers do the backups,
> > >>> simple
> > >>> to move the data around. I have a music (ProTools8) box, Video box,
> web
> > >>> page
> > >>> box, etc.
> > >>>
> > >>> Larry - Cleveland
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> -----Original Message-----
> > >>> From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:
> > detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]
> > >>> On
> > >>> Behalf Of michael at michaelshortt.com
> > >>> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 12:27 PM
> > >>> To: pantera list
> > >>> Subject: [DeTomaso] NPC- New Computer and Problems
> > >>>
> > >>>  Hello,
> > >>>
> > >>> Thought I would share my hatred and then utter dislike of all things
> to
> > do
> > >>> with computers TODAY and then tell you what made it go away.
> > >>>
> > >>> I have bought and then rebuilt a new computer for work use, it's a
> > MONSTER
> > >>> (
> > >>> like the Pantera of course ) 8 GB RAM, 64 bit, 4 TB Hard Drive, Dual
> > Core,
> > >>> overclocked, water cooled, and it uses to my dismay VIsta of course
> > because
> > >>> if you want blazing speed you have to go to 64 bit and Vista is it!
>  I
> > have
> > >>> Vista on my laptop and hated it until now.
> > >>>
> > >>> Meanwhile I have been trying to migrate files from the old XP
> computer
> > to
> > >>> the new Vista Computer, I bought the silly ass Easy Transfer cable,
> > WHAT A
> > >>> POS that was.  Then I decided to burn a few DVD and move files, then
> I
> > >>> tried
> > >>> using a couple of Seagate mini external drives of 500GB each,
> > EVERYTHING
> > >>> sucks, pop ups, malware, ad ware, conflicts, its enough that if it
> > didn't
> > >>> cost so damn much that I seriously considered a 12 gauge #00
> solution.
> > (
> > >>> Now
> > >>> how many Hot Rod, Gun toting, Computer geeks do you know? )
> > >>>
> > >>> Meanwhile it finally occurred to me that I subscribe to Carbonite,
> the
> > >>> online back up service ( 49.95 a year ) and that i might be able to
> > simply
> > >>> call them up and inquire if I could register the new computer and
> then
> > >>> replace my account with the new one and delete the old one and
> download
> > all
> > >>> of the backed up files through them.....duh.
> > >>>
> > >>> Three freaking clicks man, not one additionally penny spent.
> > >>>
> > >>> I was already sold on Carbonite because I have had to use it once
> since
> > I
> > >>> subscribed and it saved my butt ( I accidentally deleted the one shot
> > from
> > >>> a
> > >>> photo session that the client wanted to use for a magazine cover,
> > luckily I
> > >>> had Carbonite set to automatically back up my files as they were
> added
> > ( as
> > >>> opposed to a scheduled time ) and the next day when the client said
> > that
> > >>> they wanted image XXX and I looked and IT was the ONE that I deleted,
> I
> > >>> about crapped myself, not cool to call them back and say, duh I'm an
> > idiot,
> > >>> I went online and sure enough, there was the photo that I needed safe
> > and
> > >>> sound).
> > >>>
> > >>> Anyway, Carbonite is a breeze, cheap to get, can be a life saver and
> > the
> > >>> easiest way in the world to get files from an old XP machine to a new
> > Vista
> > >>> machine with no BS involved.
> > >>>
> > >>> If you want a FREE test, send me a private  email and I'll send you a
> > link
> > >>> that will get you an additional month FREE on your subscription (
> gives
> > me
> > >>> one too ) if you decide to buy it.
> > >>>
> > >>> Just thought I would share, because I was at my wits end before I
> > figured
> > >>> out that I had what I needed the whole time.
> > >>>
> > >>> Michael in Savannah
> > >>>
> > >>> Pantera driv'n, 12 gauge aim'n, and now Vista enhanced at work.
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> --
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> Michael L. Shortt
> > >>> Savannah, Georgia
> > >>> www.michaelshortt.com
> > >>> michael at michaelshortt.com
> > >>> 912-232-9390
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