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Originally Posted by edgeprod
So how would you have fixed a weird video bug in the newest Kext? They introduced the bug as part of a software update, and I wasn't interested in rolling back the Kext to an earlier version.
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That's pretty contradictory. If there was a bug in the software, they would simply fix the bug as opposed to sending out free video card upgrades to everyone with a problem. But then, you probably believe you're a special customer.
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Originally Posted by edgeprod
So you'd invest what -- a few weeks -- in fixing that, when I can just call Apple, and they send me a free video card, just IN CASE it's a bad card and not a software bug? Makes COMPLETE sense, lol.
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The very few times my system has an issue, I know within 15-30 minutes what that issue is.
If it's hardware related, I take care of it. If it's software related, I submit bug reports to the developers with as much pertinent info as I can provide. If for some off the wall reason I'm unsure, I spend a few minutes researching the symptoms.
I choose to do these things because I'm not simply a consumer.
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Originally Posted by edgeprod
It's weird that you think I don't do it because I *can't* do it, rather than WHY would I do it? Practice? LOL.
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How you deal with your computer problems is your choice. You rely on others for answers and to fix the problem; I don't. It's nothing more than a key difference in mindsets.
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Originally Posted by edgeprod
Because, instead, you're wasting your time. I'm working on my next project, and you're dicking around with something that isn't making you money.
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Sorry if I'm not a slave to my business and actually have what is known as free time? Not really sure what your point here is; but if you're saying that all you do is work and have zero free time, zero hobbies... well, I'd rather not be you.
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Originally Posted by edgeprod
That's a weird argument, since I was the Vice President of Business Development for the company that released Python 2.0 -- something you use when you install Linux. What contributions have you made, with all of your tinkering? Not trying to be a jerk, just trying to point out why your assumptions are a bit silly.
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I'm sure you were. Funny though how most people would have actually named the company as opposed to calling it "the company". But hey, if you did then I must ask... what happened?
Sorry friend, I don't buy your supposed "resume" for a split second.. because had you really been that involved at one point in time, not only would you be able to easily accept the facts for what they are when it comes to the hardware; you wouldn't dare question the reasoning behind why people do things like make "hackintosh" possible.
But hey, BeOpen.com didn't go very far now did it? I mean, it's not like they only had 1 actual release under their belt before the devs moved right along. I wonder why that is... I don't claim to know the history but one can make a pretty well informed assumption that for a software team to move away so quickly must indicate poor internals (management).. so even if you did manage to work for them, I'm not sure how it really applies to this conversation, or why you would think that that would have any bearing on your ability to understand why people "tinker". You clearly weren't a developer though, that much is sure.
As for me, I make no outrageous claims of places I probably never really worked for. I simply build things, tear them down to see how they work, or modify them for my needs. I am content with doing these things - whether as just a hobby, or to aid in making informed decisions - simply because, well, I can.
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Originally Posted by edgeprod
No, you really haven't, unless you have access to Apple's code. You aren't going to be fixing a bug in their OS release. It's weird to imply that you would, or could. What you WOULD be doing is going out to the store to go buy a video card. Me? I'm making a phone call, and in 5 minutes, one is in the mail to me, as well as a follow-up from the engineers to make sure the problem is getting fixed, if it's a software problem.
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Another difference between you and I. In your first post on the matter of calling apple support, you mentioned nothing about the "issue" being a bug... "I wanted to see if some odd software hiccups were caused by the type of video card I have" doesn't even begin to suggest that you had prior knowledge of a software bug. I cannot help if it you do not provide the proper info.
Although, you're now claiming you knew it was a bug; but if you actually knew it was a bug then you're description would have been completely different. Had you had prior knowledge of a software bug specific to the gpu kexts as you now claim, then it would have made no sense to have to call and ask if a "software hiccup" was a result of the type of video card you have...
Sorry friend, but you seem to be changing things up to fit your needs as opposed to sticking to the facts.