The Design Can

I'm definitely no tech wiz and this isn't a tech blog, but I just figured out how to mount our file sharing drive to mac running 10.4. We have previously been an all Windows network and are currently transitioning to the Mac.

I have a G4 running 10.4 and as we all know, Samba doesn't work well in 10.4. The error is fixed in 10.5, but this G4 is too slow to run 10.5. Tried connecting via "Go to Server" with this address...smb://mynetworkaddress.local/volumename and I get the dreaded Error -36.

Well kids, it occured to me (after several weeks) to try the internal IP address. smb://192.168.X.X (the Xs are your numbers) and voila. I get a prompt to enter the server name, username and password, which I did and it mounted.

That's right. You got mounted.

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For a company that invented itself on making the perfect copy, Xerox has outdone itself with this new logo. I think we all remember the AT&T redesign, with their implementation of the "swirly globe" look that has been synonymous with everything from high-tech companies to Church logos. Just visit http://www.logolounge.com/ (membership required) and you'll see thousands of similar executions.

I often wonder how talented and creative Designers are reduced to "My secretary likes the AT&T logo. Can't we put our X there and make it red?" (Nothing against Secretaries) I know what you're thinking...haven't you ever had to compromise? Design something you weren't proud of? Yes, but I wouldn't crow about it.

Quoted from the Times: Maryann J. Stump, senior director of brand strategy for Interbrand says. “And you can do animation with a symbol that you just can’t do with a wordmark.” Brilliant.

We can make it spin, catch on fire, anything you like Mr. Xerox, so long as your check clears the bank...She can't possibly be serious.

My explanation would be something like, "The client had a strong vision for the redesign of this Identity and was very hands on with the design implemetation. After a thorough evaluation of over hundreds of options, the client's in-house committee felt this direction best represented the interests of the company."

Gotta run. I've got to go xerox a logo by tomorrow morning.

Xerox Hopes Its New Logo Doesn’t Say ‘Copier’ - New York Times

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Baby come back, you can blame it all on me. I was wrong and I just can't live without you.

This Dell is like a desperate overweight teenager with her ruby red prom dress trying to get a date.

A few posts back I spouted about how our shop is switching to Mac after 10 years of Windows. So I'm no Mac fanboy.

Even the first generation iMac blows this design away. You know, the one with the bulbous bottom. Not even Sony could pull off a decent all-in-one, so I certainly don't have high hopes for this latest try. It's reminiscence to the Alienware line will appeal to the gamers but at $2000+ for the base model, I can't see many takers.

Hasta la Vista baby.

Dell XPS One coming next month - Engadget

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