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from: Glenn Meadows
date: 2007-02-16 16:18:40
subject: Re: Watch Adverts or we disable yourr computer???

From: "Glenn Meadows" 

How do you like your iMac?  We've got 2 of most likely the last of the G5
ones from last year.  Got them because of software compatibility for
program our Art department runs.

They've both now moved down to Nashville from NYC, they're nice machines.
Gorgeous displays.

--

Glenn M.
"RobertB"  wrote in message
news:missinglink-F75B55.16572616022007{at}news.barkto.com...
> In article ,
> Adam <""4thwormcastfromthemolehill\"{at}the field.near
the bridge">
> wrote:
>
>> >>>> I would not buy a machine with a built in web cam.
>> >>> Why not?
>> >> Why?
>> >>
>> >> Digicams are getting better & cheaper by the year
& frankly I'd only
>> >> want an internet connected camera when I choose to have one plugged
>> >> in.
>> >>
>> >> Adam
>> >
>> > Paranoia?
>>
>> Nah I have a mobile phone so if a gov wants to it can. It's (a) unneeded
>> complexity (b) it's then limited & as time goes by you'll get 5mp
>> digicams for USD20 so...
>>
>> e.g. you could have a laptop with a built in printer. But you don't.
>>
>> (c) is making sure no silly sod from Ukraine who does get in can do
>> anything other than listen. I don't leave a microphone plugged into any
>> machine which hasn't got one built in.
>>
>> Adam
>
> Hmm. My new iMac has a built in camera for the iPhoto stuff. It's
> convenient and can be a lot of fun, although I don't do "chat." I
> discovered you could also use it as an el-cheapo scanner.

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