Misc. Ramblings

Well, maybe. I have my eye on a Mac Mini but I won't even think of buying until the Intel processors are folded in sometime next year. I mean, why buy now, before the Intel CPUs are out, if you know your Mac will become defunct in less than a year? But if/when I do eventually buy, I might want to check out this site that lists OpenSource software for Macs. OpenSource software wouldn't be the only reason to go the Macs, nor maybe even the main reason. But knowing that such software is available is a consideration.

By the way, I know there are rumors that some Intel CPU powered Macs will be coming out early next year, rather than the announced Q3/Q4 of 2006 timeframe. Perhaps. But I don't think MS has cornered the market on rumors designed to create fear, uncertainty, and doubt. Why would Apple spread similar, although slightly different rumors? Perhaps because if a customer were thinking about buying a computer within the next six to nine months and knew that Apple would not have anything available, he or she would probably buy somewhere else. But if rumors started going around that Apple would have such Intel PCs available within that timeframe, you might decide to wait. Now, be clear, I don't have any insider information and for all I know, come January 1st, Apple will debut a bunch of Intel powered Macs. Or not. Well, this is just idle speculation. YMMV. Insert disclaimer here.

Aloha!