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Apple Should Spin Off the Macintosh
2016-06-22 15:00:00| PC Magazine: the Official John C. Dvorak RSS Feed
Making a separate company for MacOS PCs is smart for all involved.
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Four-Links - hydrostatic chopper, Unsafe, Dave MacIntosh, Pickwick
2015-12-05 19:14:17| Automakers - Topix.net
What you see above may not be immediately recognizable as any form of transportation, but as Engine Swap Depot pointed out this week, it's something that would make Ray Russell proud: Sam Turner's twin-turbocharged diesel two-wheel-drive hydrostatic-drive chopper . The ingenuity throughout this thing is impressive.
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Macintosh Users Support IT Administrator mf
2014-11-25 12:03:16| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Macintosh Users Support IT Administrator mf The Challenge We are looking for a Macintosh users support ITAdministrator, who will give 1st, 2nd and 3rd level support to approx.220 Macintosh users, mainly in Science and Public Relations Departments. Service activities will include following tasks Deployment, Testing, Operations Maintenance and User Support Install and reinstall Macintosh computers based on a standard image Maintain release new version of the standard image including all the ESO specific software Carefully backup and reintegrate user data in the case of reinstallations reconfigure email clients, VPN clients, .profile, printers Administer a SW repository Install and manage the licenses of optional software mainly of Adobe and Matlab Preanalyze defective HW and manage repairs through an external service provider Commission and administer a remote management and installation system such as ENTEO or Absolute Use ticket system, Room booking System, asset management systems and documentation systems provided by ESO Administer up to two backup servers for Mac OS X based clients OnCall duty during any time outside the normal support hours Update and create Technical Documentation This is a fulltime position, located at ESO headquarters in Garching near Munich, Germany, with a planned starting date 1st of July 2015. Your Qualifications Applicants shall have a university degree in System integration, software engineering or equal qualification and at least 2 years of experience in similar field. The ideal candidate has an ITIL Foundation level certificate and is an Apple Certified associate, including some knowhow on common programs, such as Office 2011 other Mail clients Thunderbird, Apple Mail Citrix VPN clients Time Machine Understanding of different approaches to install software pkg, dmg sound understanding of Mac OS X components Disk Utility Migration Manager some Unix related skills bash and bash scripting basic basic knowhow on Mac OS X specific terminal commands Profile and similar scripts executed at login X based applications SSH user skills RSYNC Knowhow of the following management systems in a Mac OS X environment ENTEO and Absolute Other desirable qualifications Previous experience in a similar administrative role Excellent command of the English language consultant operating onsite within a customer organisation Some exposure to ESO or a similar international andor scientific organization Apple Certified Support Professional ACSP and Apple Certified System Administrator ACSA Terma offers At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Further information For further information, please contact Mr. Frank Mayer by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through the link httpswww.epos.dkRekTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId568joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date 15th December 2014 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma develops products and systems for defense, civilian authorities, and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for vessels and aircraft, space technology, and advanced aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, and maintains international subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, India, Singapore, and the U.S. Sign up for Termas newsletter here or follow Terma to remain updated on our news and events
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1984 Macintosh vs. Today's Apple iMac: Spec Showdown
2014-01-24 21:35:18| PC Magazine Desktops Product Guide
Come with me on an adventure across the decades, as we compare the 30-year old Apple Macintosh to its great-great-great-grandchild, the latest iMac.
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The Macintosh is 30 years old today: How Apple changed the desktop computing world
2014-01-24 19:21:52| Extremetech
Inside and out, the Mac has changed drastically over the last thirty years, but one aspect has remained relatively consistent: the all-in-one form factor. From the get-go, the Macintosh brand has largely been associated with the simplicity of an all-in-one device, and that tradition has carried on with the advent of the iMac. In honor of such an important anniversary, let's take a look at some of the most notable all-in-one Macs ever released.