Re: I need Intel iMac Info

Garner Miller wrote:
> In article <1137807081.001560.147960@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
> <os2guy@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > It's the beginning of the year and I need to replace three computers in
> > my office. I'll buy two PCs and a new fully loaded 20" 2GIG Ram 600
> > Meg hard drive Intel iMac but I need some assurance and bona-fide
> > solutions to the following needs and requirements.
>
> I'll try and answer what I know.
>
> > First up - MP3 support:
>
> Totally not a problem. The OS can play them right on the desktop, and
> Apple's iTunes software that comes with the computer will also play
> them and manage them. Indeed, iTunes was an MP3 player *first* -- the
> music store (and different audio format support) came later.

Oh my God, that's good to know. Thanks for the direct response.
That's what I was looking for. I had no idea iTune was an MP3 player
first.
>
> > ...and is there a third party conversion program that would bridge
> > those MP3s over to an Apple approved format?
>
> Not necessary. As with most things on the Mac, the standard file
> formats (like MP3) play just fine natively. No conversion necessary.
>
> > Second - Web site management:
> >
> > I am responsible for maintaining 22 different web sites. Four of which
> > I must manage personally with updates, etc., on a daily, weekly and
> > monthly basis. I see iLife has iWeb but that's not going to work for
> > me because it is tied specifically to web sites associated with Apple's
> > web site service.
>
> It'll work for standalone sites as well, but it's a pretty basic web
> design program. It doesn't sound like it'll do what you need.

I don't necessarily need to a web site design program as all of the
websites I manage are designed manually. I am quite fluent in HTML
coding. My concern there was would I be able to load up my own web
pages, graphics, etc., into iWeb and publish (upload) them directly to
a web site. If not, the iWeb program would be set aside and I'd rely
on the ability to create web pages using a text editor and uploading
them using an FTP program. If I understand correctly, the OS X
operating system has a builtin FTP program - I need to know if it is
restricted in any way. If I can utilize iWeb rather then set it aside
that's a plus.

> > I'll need an ftp solution that will allow me to
> > access our web sites (all with separate domain names/sites) to perform
> > files management. Is there a direct or third party solution to access
> > these web site directories under an OS X operating system on an iMac?
>
> OS X will directly *read* an FTP site, but can't write or modify it
> right now. A program such as Transmit <http://www.panic.com/transmit/>
> will work nicely, or any number of other free and shareware FTP
> utilities.

Ahh... now that is much clearer. Thank you for being direct. I took
at look at Transmit and as long as it can get me in the door, move me
around, allow me to create directories, upload binary and text files
then I'm good to go here.

> Also, some of the higher-end web design programs, such as Adobe GoLive,
> include direct FTP support, making things much simpler. GoLive isn't
> cheap, but it's very good. Same story with DreamWeaver.

Ahhh these sound like major work savers. We do have OS/2 web design
software but it is limited to the extent that many other web designers
rely on an MS solution to create their OS/2 web content. I would like
the relief of html (and Javascript) coding.

> > Third VHS conversion to DVD:
> >
> > We hold and use a library of approximately 1,000 VHS training and
> > medical oriented videos. I need to convert those VHS videos over to
> > DVD. We've looked at a number of transfer solutions but my desire is
> > to feed those videos into a computer, edit them, add titles and
> > chapters then burn to DVD. Is this possible under an OS X system on
> > the iMac either directly or through third party offerings?
>
> I haven't done this personally with a VHS source, but if I were to do
> so, I think I'd purchase one of these:
>
> http://www.elgato.com/index.php?file=products_eyetv200
>
> It's a little pricey at $329, and there may be better/cheaper options
> out there, but this will do a fine job at getting the video into the
> Mac.

This is nice to read: "Do you have old VCR or Camcorder tapes? Use
EyeTV 200 to convert them to digital video for easy editing on your Mac
using EyeTV, iMovie® HD, Final Cut® Pro HD or Final Cut® Express
HD."

If it will work on the Intel iMac I would be happy to pay the steep
price. There is much talk in the Mac Forums that a great many
important Mac programs have to be reworked for the Intel iMac. There
is also a lot of talk about writing programs in "universal binary"
format. I need to get much of the vhs transfer done by mid-year. - at
least the important stuff (specialized or one-of-a-kind medical
procedures).

Thank you so much for the url and information.

> As for the titles, DVD authoring, and so forth, all the software you
> need is included with the Mac. And it's *excellent* software.

That's what I keep hearing and I look foward to using it.

> > Fourth Java:
> >
> > It is crucial that any new machine within our office have Java
> > capability to access Java applications and other online services that
> > use Java and Java applications. The medical world is full of Java
> > items/features/programs. Will the OS X iMac offer this important
> > compatibility? Toss in here Flash ability too. We'll need to be able
> > to make Flash offerings as well as view them. What's the status on the
> > lates releases of Java and Flash?
>
> I'm not familiar with authoring them, but I view web pages with Java
> and Flash content all the time. I've had no issues at all.

Thank you Garner for the assurance. That's what I need and want to
hear. If Java and Flash work for you then I shouldn't worry over the
issue.

> I think it would suit you very well for all your needs.

I do too. The new Intel iMac is a charmer alright.

> And you'll be
> absolutely *amazed* at how it handles the video editing and DVD
> authoring.

That's what I look forward too. Thanks once more for taking the time
and effort to be so upfront with your responses to my questions. I
wanted honest answers from real Mac users and you've provided that
nicely.

> --
> Garner R. Miller
> Clifton Park, NY =USA=
> http://www.garnermiller.com/

Tim ...

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