Episode 30: Mac Attack, Eight Vistas and More.

Host: Kristin Hatcher The team talks about the flurry of “mac viruses”, discuss the rumor that Windows might be coming out with eight different versions of Vista and note that you can get a repetitive motion injury from too much texting. (You heard it here first). Google is in trouble for “nudie photos”. Check out the show for the full story on that! How much does the Playstation cost to make? A LOT! Find out about that, and about the launch of Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords in our 30th episode of the show. Derek Batting has the episode off, and Paul Boyer fills in for him.

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Segments :   Episode 30: Tech Segment  Episode 30: Game Segment 

Episode 30: Tech Segment

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2/27/2006 1:46:52 PM EST Mac ‘viruses’, eight Vistas, too much texting is harmful and Google nudie photo woes. Find out the whole story here! Listen Now  

Episode 30: Game Segment

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2/27/2006 1:48:32 PM EST How much does the PlayStation 3 cost to manufacture? Also Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords released! Listen Now  

Alex-P

2/28/2006 2:20:34 PM

Nice episode... got the address for yahoo podcasts wrong at the end though!

jan286

2/28/2006 5:53:28 PM

is there a galcivII demo available ?

BlueDev

2/28/2006 8:58:07 PM

Great episode.  Man, you all need some rest!  Though I have to admit, the exhaustion certainly adds to the entertainment at time!

Great to hear from Paul again.  I have to say, the more I listen, the more I look forward to each new episode.

Mnemonicman

3/1/2006 9:01:29 AM

As always great episode. But why doesn't Kristin give Brad his headphones back? There was much hilarity in the last episode becuase of the headphones.

mourningwould

3/1/2006 9:35:08 AM

hey thanks for mentioning my comment on the previous episode! How come you didn't say my name? Good cast. BTW... I'm not even a Mac user. One of the guys I podcast with is our 'mac guy' and I've learned alot. Good stuff in this episode.

ymcker

3/2/2006 4:52:41 PM

About if a new user would be better with a mac, I can only speak to my experience with my mother. I gave her an windows laptop, after a year I would still get 2-3 calls a week asking how to perform basic tasks, moving files, playing Internet content, that sort of thing.

This was getting a little old so I gave her an older 15" powerbook that I had "laying around" After a 2 hour teaching session, I had a couple calls the first week, and now 6 months later she is chugging along just great. I get a "tech support" call about once a month usually about a site that doesn't work right in safari or firefox.

I am sure many others have different experiences but that's my story.

Cordelia

3/3/2006 7:08:45 PM

Nice episode... got the address for yahoo podcasts wrong at the end though!

 

We all make mistakes Alex-P...I blame Brad.

 

is there a galcivII demo available

 

Not yet Jan286. Sometime this month perhaps?

 

Great to hear from Paul again.  I have to say, the more I listen, the more I look forward to each new episode.

Thanks Dev! Your opinion means a lot to me.

But why doesn't Kristin give Brad his headphones back?

In truth if I don't actually put the headphones on his head then he forgets about them. He'll have them next episode.

hey thanks for mentioning my comment on the previous episode! How come you didn't say my name?

Er...uh...heh heh...

I am sure many others have different experiences but that's my story.

Right on Ymcker. Thanks for sharing. You are probably right, I just simply refuse to believe that macs are easier than Windows!

 

Thanks for commenting and for listening everyone!

 

balupton

3/4/2006 6:42:54 AM

Wow, didn't know the cast actually posted comments... thats cool.

With Ymcker's comment that could also be because she's already been taught about the basics so for her mac it was just re-adjusting and getting to know the differences, I think if she stuck with windows the same would of happened. - My opinion.

Thanks for mentioning my comment as well, and there is a XP Starter Edition but I would imagine the Vista one will be totally different. Also I think the rumour has been confirmed about all the editions on one DVD, and an easy upgrade application.
oh btw its B.A.Lupton, Hence my name, but your guess will do

First time I heard your show I was like who are these idiots, but now i'm 3 or 4 episodes through and each week it gets better.

Though my favourite moment was with the Ultima Online and Mining the Frikn' ORE hehe.

So thanks and keep it up
-balupton

Cordelia

3/6/2006 12:05:31 PM

oh btw its B.A.Lupton, Hence my name, but your guess will do

Ah, well, glad you aren't too upset that I mangled your handle.

First time I heard your show I was like who are these idiots

Hey! I introduce us at the beginning of every show. THAT'S who these idiots are!

Though my favourite moment was with the Ultima Online and Mining the Frikn' ORE hehe.

I think that was mine too. We were completely helpless with laughter! Thanks for the comments B.A.!

DucktorNick

3/7/2006 9:51:09 PM

I got to say, you guys are doing broadcast quality work despite your busy schedules. I admire your love and dedication to make a show which I absolutely enjoy in my car when I go to work; well, for at least one day a week. I myself work in software develloppement and I guess I can relate to your preocupations, and sometimes frustrations. But I mostly enjoy the sence of humour. You guys are having a great chemistry.
Keep on the good work and I should comment that Paul would make a great new permanent member of the team. Well, It's up to christeen I guess, man, I imagine living with my wife, working with her, but doing a radio show with her on top of that ??? hehe

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