Mischievous Professionals (1,345)
The biggest collection of Mac geeks, all gaming together, and also helping people out.
n1066.com :: get your mod on (977)
The n1066.com website is devoted to Apple computer modifications (a.k.a. mods) and is actually hosted on the dual-processor Apple G5 computer that once occupied node #1066 in the Virginia Tech University supercomputer known as System X (a.k.a. "Big Mac".)
n1066.com: Mac Modding (939)
The n1066.com website is devoted to Apple computer modifications (a.k.a. mods) and is actually hosted on the dual-processor Apple G5 computer that once occupied node #1066 in the Virginia Tech University supercomputer known as System X (a.k.a. "Big Mac".)
Omni Software Update Stats (2,634)
This page summarizes the data returned by users who upgrade various Omni apps -- things like OS in use, RAM on the machine, CPU type and speed, language in use, etc. Very interesting demographics!
OnlyMacintosh (1,323)
A Macintosh news site with free email accounts, news submissions, fun, and just overall Macintosh madness!
Open Firmware -- the bridge between power-up and OS (3,011)
Open Firmware is software that is used after powering a machine to bring the operating system online (most visibly on PowerPC and SPARC systems), all modern Macintosh systems use it. This article looks at the Open Firmware spec, traces its history as a standard, examines how it works and some of its components, and discusses the benefits it offers. The best way to learn more about OF is to practice, to get a Mac, hold down command-option-O-F when you turn it on, and just start typing.
Optimize code for AltiVec (1,396)
A very technical page explaining how to write code to get the most out of the SIMD (AltiVec) unit on the PowerPC chip.
PC to Mac.com (1,550)
A non-Apple-funded site dedicated to those contemplating the switch from a PC to a Mac. Includes software reviews, discussion, and articles on how to switch.
PostForum-digital video resources (1,275)
A site dedicated to video production on the Mac; covers applications like iDVD, DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut, etc. Tips, troubleshooting, how-to's...