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Comment Re: Question about Apple machines (Score 4, Insightful) 119

You're an AC that works at Teleperformance or some other call center, and you think you know what you're talking about. No Apple ID is required to create an account on a Mac or to download updates.

Update (iOS and MacOS) are available here, no App Store required.

As he stated, you do need an Apple ID for the App Store and iCloud features.

Comment Re:MIPS was in game consoles, sure, but (Score 1) 98

This was my thought, when MIPS is mentioned, I automatically thing SGI. Then I realized that I'm old (not really) and that my memory is even longer than they assume their readers have. Of course, this is slashdot, so my expectation was that the user base that's left here (since I doubt they're adding to their user base) is as old or older than I am.

Comment Re:Sleeper hit? (Score 1) 100

I considered getting one but I just don't like Amazon and I'm neck deep in Google services (which I like) and the Echo does't work with them. I will be looking closely at the Google version and just might get it of not to expensive.

They did add Google calendar functionality to the Echo last month. Usage instructions here.

Comment Re:Sleeper hit? (Score 1) 100

You also own 5 Nest devices. You aren't normal. You just like shiny tech. That is fine, but don't pretend there are many people like you.

Six now, since adding a thermostat to the bedroom (its heating/cooling system is separate from the rest of the house.) I got quite a chuckle out of the thought of you searching my history for that little nugget of information; you're taking this very personally.

And we're discussing this on slashdot, where I'd argue that most readers have an interest in shiny tech, though I know two other people (who are not gadget nerds like me) that own Echos.

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