[G4] G5 and photoshop

[David DelMonte]

On the other hand, I have bought new PBs - first the 500mhz rev 1, and 
now the AlPB. They both worked perfectly for me, despite being dragged 
into difficult and dusty locations.

Caution is always a good idea - I didn't buy either until I read 
reviews of actual use.

David

On Friday, August 8, 2003, at 06:54 PM, Snoke Jay S NPRI wrote:

> I second Scott's argument - after about 25 years experience in buying 
> and using various computers and operating systems, I never buy the 
> first model or version.  There are always bugs to be worked out...
> Jay Snoke
>
>
>> as a former Apple employee, I would never ever purchase the first
>> series of any of their computers.  There are always bugs and you
>> usually end up kicking yourself by the time the second model is
>> released.  When the very first G4's were released 2 of my friends
>> bought them and both had many many problems with them.  When the first
>> dual 1's were released we ended up repairing close to 50% of the units
>> we sold.
>>
>> Just my infinite amount of dollars +1 to what ever you say, black
>> magic, no erasies.
>>
>> On Friday, August 8, 2003, at 11:43 AM, Kunga wrote:
>>
>>> Matt's 2¢ isn't worth 2¢. He completely misunderstands and
>>> underestimates the value of the 1 GHz bus and the fact that the OS
>>> will never need to be 64-bit for applications to be 64-bit right away
>>> with trivial recompilations that Apple has made simple for developers
>>> to deliver quickly. 64-bit Photoshop will be delivered as a free
>>> update later this month before most G5 buyers even get their > 
>>> computers.
>>>
>>> Apple is implementing a very clever and INSTANT migration path to
>>> 64-bit computing that will deliver major 32-bit AND 64- bit
>>> performance punch immediately with no need for a 64-bit OS EVER.
>>>
>>> Apple has done all the BETA testing on the G5 PowerMac. Buyers will 
>>> be
>>> getting post beta product immediately.
>>>
>>> Just my ten dollars.
>>>
>>> k
>>>
>>> On Friday, August 8, 2003, at 07:34  AM, sr ferenczy wrote:
>>>
>>>> in order to have backwards support of current 32 bit apps (with no
>>>> noticeable slowdown) the OS cant be fully 64 bit. this really doesnt
>>>> affect performance, only compatibility.
>>>>
>>>> as far as 64 bit apps, yes, PS will probably show huge gains in
>>>> performance from such a change, but this doesnt discount the overall
>>>> ability of the G5s (though we will have to wait for real world 
>>>> tests)
>>>> the 1ghz bus alone makes these machines worth the money. sure, at
>>>> this point the G5 might not be that much faster mhz for mhz compared
>>>> to the G4s, but it gets information fed to it over 5 times faster!!
>>>> we now get to enjoy the true power of the processor, not the 
>>>> limiting
>>>> of a slow ass bus. (remember too, moto still is unsure as to whether
>>>> the next incarnation of the G4 will even be able to reach a 200 mhz
>>>> system bus, let alone a 1 ghz.)
>>>>
>>>>>  I would wait until there are native applications.
>>>>
>>>> all 32 bit apps are native, wait no longer.
>>>>
>>>> sandor
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Friday, August 8, 2003, at 10:23  AM, Matthew Wensley wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> IMHO, there is no rush to upgrade to G5 for 2 reasons:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1) The OS is not fully 64 bit yet
>>>>>
>>>>> 2) no 64 bit programmes yet.
>>>>>
>>>>> If I was working the Adobe programmes to make a living, I would 
>>>>> wait
>>>>> until there are native applications.
>>>>> Let someone else beta the new "iron".
>>>>>
>>>>> My 2 cents
>>> kunga10 (AIM)
>>> kunga47 (Yahoo Messenger with Cross-Platform dial-up Video sans audio
>>> on Macs)
>>
>>
>
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