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- Thoughts on migrating to a new Mac
- Thoughts on migrating to a new MacOne caveat about migrationThe new 15 inch MBP has only a Firewire 800 cable, so you are likely to need a FW400 to FW800 cable (which you'll be using later as you connect external storage, etc.)Migration may be done over the network, but I...
- Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, Network technology, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, new MAC, Jason, Migration Assistant, Ethernet
- Discussion threads 2009-02-15
- MacBook migration strategies
- It's no secret the I took delivery of my new MacBook Pro notebook this week, and like many of you upgrading to a new mac I was faced with a tough decision: how to migrate my data to the new iron.One tip: I highly recommend that you name the target...
- Tags: Apple iTunes, Apple Macintosh, hard drive, Migration Assistant
- Blog posts 2006-02-23
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- Students find Win 7 upgrade a tough assignment
- Well DUH!Students, retired folks, IT pros, dabblers, 'nix heads, etc. would ALL find trying to UPGRADE from a 32 bit to a 64 bit OS hard. Three words - "can't be done."There, was that hard? Why is this even news?This is newsbecause some people like to keep spreading...
- Tags: Operating systems, clean install, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Migration Wizard
- Discussion threads 2009-10-26
- Windows 7: An impressive upgrade
- Windows 7 review:Windows 7 review: 'New' OS is just Vista with small changesPerformance enhancements"We have already determined that W7 won't make your computer run any faster. And if you are upgrading from XP, it might run slightly slower, just as with Vista. ......But it's not really anything new. We hate...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, impressive upgrade, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2009-10-21
- EvriChart: A Linux Success Story
- Tony Maro, CIO of EvriChart, a hospital records management and archiving business, successfully migrated his company's Windows-based line of business document management extranet application and his employees' 40-odd Windows-based desktops to a 100 percent Linux-based server and desktop infrastructure. Jason Perlow interviews Tony Maro, CIO...
- Tags: Desktop, Hospital, Imaging, Health Care, Server, Computer, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Document Management, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software, Enterprise Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Jason Perlow
- Blog posts 2009-10-20
- The Missing Sync for iPhone 2.0.4 (Mac)
- Edit a note on your iPhone and the edits are made on your Mac as well. Complete a task on your Mac and that task is marked complete on your computer. Create a file and it can be transferred automatically to your iPhone. The Missing Sync for iPhone 2.0 recognizes...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple Macintosh, Mark/Space, Smart Phones, Desktops, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware
- Software downloads 2009-09-28
- Guide to Migrating From Sybase ASE to SQL Server 2008
- This white paper covers known issues for migrating Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise database to SQL Server 2008. Instructions for handling the differences between the two platforms are included. This paper describes how SQL Server Migration Assistant, the best tool for this type of migration, can help resolve various migration issues.
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise, Sybase Inc., Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- White papers 2009-08-01
- Guide to Migrating From Oracle to SQL Server 2008
- This white paper explores challenges that arise when one migrates from an Oracle 7.3 database or later to SQL Server 2008. It describes the implementation differences of database objects, SQL dialects, and procedural code between the two platforms. The entire migration process using SQL Server Migration Assistant SSMA 2008 for...
- Tags: Oracle Corp., Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Storage, Programming Languages, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware, Software Development, Software/Web Development
- White papers 2009-08-01
- Runcore Pro IV SSD benchmarks
- Runcore Pro IV SSD benchmarkssomething's up with your WD drive!53 seconds to open mail? that's insane. 26 for firefox? i have the same system with the 7200 rpm drive, and though i would expect it to be faster than the 5400, it opens firefox in a couple seconds.yes, the SSD...
- Tags: Web browsers, Runcore Pro IV SSD, SSD, Mozilla Firefox
- Discussion threads 2009-05-05
- Runcore Pro IV SSD benchmarks
- As a follow-up to yesterday's post I've completed some quick real-world benchmarks of the Pro IV 2.5-inch SATA SSD in my MacBook Pro 2.4GHz with 2GB RAM running Mac OS 10.5.6 with all updates applied. The SSD was set up from the HDD using Apple's Migration Assistant. ...
- Tags: Hard Drive, Apple Macintosh, Serial ATA, Storage, Hardware, Jason D. O'Grady
- Blog posts 2009-05-04
- The biggest market for the iTablet: healthcare
- The biggest market for the iTablet: healthcareReally?My doctor has been using a tablet PC in his office for a long time now. Not sure he is concerned with ease of use as it is a windows based pc with an application that would be no different on a Mac....
- Tags: Tablets, Desktops, HEALTHCARE, Vertical industries, Notebooks, Food & Beverage, iTablet, PC, health care, tablet PC, Apple iPod Touch, Apple Inc., tablet
- Discussion threads 2009-04-22
- Washington Post kills stand-alone business section
- updated: The Washington Post said today that it will eliminate the stand-alone section devoted to business news, wrapping the news into the paper's A section instead, and will dramatically reduce the amount of stock data it publishes. The change takes effect March 30. The memo to employees has been posted...
- Tags: Stock, Section, Washington Post Co., Post, Investment, Finance, Sam Diaz
- Blog posts 2009-03-13
- Battle for best high-end Mac OS X netbook
- I've been busy installing OS X on the Dell Mini 9 CNet review and fellow podcaster Rob Parker prefers the Acer Aspire One review but guest blogger Bob DeGrande thinks that the Asus 901 review and MSI Wind review make better high-end Mac OS X netbooks. I think there...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Netbook, Asus 901, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Apple Mac OS X, Operating Systems, Hardware, Software, Apple Mac OS, Jason D. O'Grady
- Blog posts 2009-03-03
- Thoughts on migrating to a new Mac
- Some tips from my experience migrating from a MacBook Pro (Penryn 2.4) to the new "unibody" MBP 15-inch. When migrating your data from one Mac to another there are three methods. Migration Assistant Apple's Migration Assistant software pictured is by far the easiest method to migrate...
- Tags: Hard Drive, Apple Macintosh, Apple MacBook, Hard Drive Migration, Apple Mac OS X, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS, Hardware, Jason D. O'Grady
- Blog posts 2009-02-15
- 29 screws
- 29 screwsWow! Apple has invented an ease of ........ access system that has been in place on their competitor's laptops almost since there has been laptops. What is next? A user replaceable battery perhaps?No wonder you are so enamored with all the Apple useability advantages!How do you...
- Tags: Notebooks, Big Question, screw, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook, laptop computer, hard drive
- Discussion threads 2009-02-12
- Windows 7 - What we still don't know ...
- Windows 7 - What we still don't know ...differences...What differences did you notice between the Ultimate edition currently available as public beta and the Home Premium edition that you are testing?32/64 bit?Will 7 be split into 32 and 64 bit versions? 64 bit only? I have hoped that...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Taxes, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Ultimate Edition, tax, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-01-09
- 10 things Linux does better than OS X
- 10 things Linux does better than OS XGreat Blog entry. I submitted it to Digghttp://digg.com/apple/OS_X_is_buggy_unusable_and_not_as_good_as_Linux1 thimg?Apparently spell checker isn't one of them. ;)Get some help, dudeBefore you blow a gasket.Not sure what you are refuting but......article is about things that Linux does better than OS X, and not about which...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Apple Mac OS X, Linux, operating system
- Discussion threads 2008-12-19
- Mac OS 10.5.6 thwarts jailbreakers (Updated 3x)
- My colleague David Morgenstern yesterday blogged about some of the changes in the freshly released Mac OS 10.5.6 update. The operating system update release notes has over 40 fixes and includes improvements to AirPort, MobileMe, Time Machine, Safari and better gaming performance. Unfortunately, it has also unleashed...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple Macintosh, Operating System, Mac OS 10.5.6, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Operating Systems, Apple Mac OS X, Software, Hardware, Jason D. O'Grady
- Blog posts 2008-12-15
- Gallery: Remote Install Mac OS X
- Apple just released a Migration and DVD/CD Sharing Update (kbase article: HT3174) for all users via Software Update. The download includes Remote Install Mac OS X v.1.1 which: provides enhanced customization capabilities and improved performance for migration over FireWire, Ethernet and wireless networks. The update was specifically released...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, CD, Apple MacBook, DVD, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, FireWire, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Jason D. O'Grady
- Blog posts 2008-10-17
- Interesting facts about the new MacBooks
- Interesting facts about the new MacBooksNo Firewire or Target Disk mode?Well that pretty much eliminates my desire to buy one...RE: Interesting facts about the new MacBooksInteresting fact number fifteen: Without FireWire this thing is just an expensive ornamentWhy is there a 'Startup Disk' Icon still??So explain why they bother to...
- Tags: Notebooks, video industry, FireWire, Apple MacBook, Interesting Fact, new MacBook
- Discussion threads 2008-10-16
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