Sorry things have been slow here lately, heart problems and hospitalization. Back on track now, I hope.
Music of the day
New music from Elane, Something Else.
No new Macs for me
The arrogance of Apple/Tim Cook has gone too far. All their talk about the security of their devices and systems is just a whitewash over steps that would make Orwell blush.
This is a must-read piece if you are thinking of buying a new Mac or upgrading your operating system. https://sneak.berlin/20201112/your-computer-isnt-yours/
What to do? Steps include not updating to the new Big Sur operating system, not buying any Apple Silicon -based Macs, making sure you’re using Little Snitch or some other firewall software that will let you intercept Apple’s outbound traffic from your system, and taking a long, hard look at your relationship with Apple.
I’ve used Macs for many years, I have a significant investment in software for my Macs. I can continue to use my current Macs (or newer replacements, if necessary) – I’m comfortable with them and they meet my needs. But I will stick with the rules I outlined above. If I have to walk away from using Macs, I will. Currently the greatest personal inconvenience in using Linux involves support for my iPod (which is essential to me). Linux is not a solution for most art/design pros. Windows, of course, continues as a platform that will support my iPod, if I have to go that direction. There is a lot of Pro-level software that is available for both Mac and Windows. Moving to Windows from the Mac is easier than ever nowadays.
I used to dream about having the funds to buy a maxed-out Mac system, now I will dream of assembling my own custom high-performance computer running anything but Apple operating systems.
Music of the day
New music from the truly wonderful Trobar de Morte, titled Fuga Maleficis from their new album The Book of Shadows.
You can purchase/download the entire album here on Bandcamp.
A different kind of music video
I like old movies, this video is a tribute to pre-code movies in the U.S.
Music of the day
A classic from Slowdive, I Believe.
Music of the day
JD McPherson rockin’ out live with I Wish You Would. Yum!