Re: Debian Etch on MacBook
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David Brodbeck wrote:
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> On Aug 29, 2007, at 10:21 AM, Cassiano Bertol Leal wrote:
>> You can simply plug a USB tree-buttons mouse on the Mac and you'll be
>> fine. Works like a charm.
>
> Oh, I realize that. But in portable use, where you're using the
> built-in touchpad, you're stuck with only one button. IBM is to be
> commended for putting three-button mice on their laptops. It makes
> using them with X Windows much easier.
True. No argue to that.
>> Not to mention that it's really nice that in the newer models,
>> both the lid closure and the power cord have magnets instead of
>> mechanical locks. You close the lid and it just snaps closed. To open,
>> there are no buttons attached to hooks to keep it closed.
>
> This is a really clever design feature, I agree. I also like the little
> flip-out hooks for winding up the AC adapter low voltage cord, although
> they forgot to provide any for the 120 volt cord.
Yeah, it's really cool. I'm not sure about the newer models, but my
girfriend's G4's 120v cord can be unattached from the converter and a
simple mains plug w/o a cord can be attached in its place, in a way that
you will have the converter hanging directly from the mains, and then
the low voltage cord.
>> Not to mention that the MacBooks are also slim and light. AND their
>> CD/DVD drives are not of the shelfe type. You just stick the media in it
>> and it pulls it in. Just like an in-car CD player. Cool.
>
> This seems like a great idea until you need to read one of those
> three-inch mini-CDs. ;)
Hahaha... Had never thought of that! I guess for most users it wouldn't
be a problem, but if you really have the need for it, it will definitely
be annoying.
Cassiano
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