June 25th, 2007
Mac OS 10.4.10 Update Drives Users Crazy
By Michael Santo
Executive Editor, RealTechNews
… and not in a good way. Although for OS X Apple has stuck to “big cat names”, and 10.4 is “Tiger”, perhaps 10.4.10 should get it’s own name … like “Weasel” as in “Pop goes the …”. Or Apple should license the Rice Krispies’ “Snap, Crackle, Pop” slogan, because that’s what’s driving people crazy. The 10.4.10 update has produced a “popping” noise for many.
Dubbed “Snap Crackle Pop” on Apple’s support forum by the first to note the problem, the noise was irritating enough for one to call it “maddening,” while another claimed it “would slowly drive me insane.”
On the original thread, users narrowed the issue to Intel-based Macintoshes connected to external speakers and theorized that the pop stemmed from the audio system powering on or off, a feature designed to reduce battery drain. Non-notebook owners, however — including several with Mac minis and at least one with an iMac — reported the problem, as did MacBook and MacBook Pro users running their computers on AC power. Source: ComputerWorld
We Say: Before anyone gets on my case, I will freely acknowledge that Microsoft has had its share of Windows Update fiascos itself. Heck, look at my problems updating to Vista, right?
Lewie says:
So you have to run an anti-Microsoft post before you can run a piece critical of Apple? Yikes! That’s carrying “fair and balanced” way too far.
June 25th, 2007 at 11:58 am
poot says:
apple sucks
June 25th, 2007 at 12:11 pm
Michael Santo says:
No, no Lewie. I was kinda joking because I have been unfairly taken to task by those who immediately feel a critical post means I am against a particular company.
June 25th, 2007 at 2:02 pm
Charles says:
Yep, I will second Michael on that.
Windows users really don’t mind bad press about the OS because we like the things it does right and acknowledge the things it messes up. And there are many…
Not so with a good amount of Apple users. They believe OSX is the cure for cancer and world peace all rolled into one.
June 25th, 2007 at 2:56 pm
Charles says:
Oh and Michael… the weasel picture was on the mark.
But I’ll nominate the drama gerbil video for this as well.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6MfUwBR-HJU
June 25th, 2007 at 2:58 pm
Richard Dalziel-Sharpe says:
It would have aroused less ire if you had titled your item more correctly “Mac OS 10.4.10 Update Drives SOME Users Crazy”.
I, for one have had no problem with the update.
I make no claims re Apple vs Microsoft as I have never used Windows.
June 25th, 2007 at 9:26 pm
Charles says:
Ahh hahahahaha!
Richard, nothing could better exemplify the need for Michael’s obligatory disclaimer than your pointing out the need to qualify the headline with ’some’.
Actually, I don’t think any ire was raised here, but Michael certainly has enough reason to be cautious about Mac articles.
Mac folks… lighten up already. It’s just a computer.
True, there was really no need for me to mock the Mac fan base earlier… but it’s kind of like holding your finger in front of your younger brother’s face and saying, “I’m not touching yoouuu”.
So immature and yet so funny at the same time.
June 25th, 2007 at 11:50 pm
Jesse says:
i’ve seen both sides. In this thread, PC fanboys prove they are just as bad.
and to be honest, they both have valid points, Mac users enjoy a superior operating system, PC users enjoy configuring their home built pc’s to no end, and having their choice of OS’s. (if your not a board trolling retard, you can find out how to install os x on your dell, and see what a good os it is )
I really don’t understand why anyone would fight for windows… I use it to play games, like ET, RTCW, and others that my macbook won’t play, but I would never use windows if it were not for the software. As far as getting out of your way to do work, Ubuntu 7.0.4 and OS X 10.4.10 still own vista.
June 26th, 2007 at 4:19 am
Charles says:
Just to clarify… I am refering to what I am doing as being ‘immature and funny’. Not trying to take a dig at any Mac users.
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