Philalbe
Mar 21, 03:46 AM
Thankfully I cut my ties with that person very quickly and ensure all of my work was NEVER used by them. It was when I was much greener so it was a good thing to learn and enable me to set some very good boundaries
1) Never work with a friend of a friend.
2) Never work for free.
3) Never work for a start up business UNLESS it has a larger group behind it (Public/private equity group, blue chip client with a new business, etc.. is ok).
4) Never do work for a religious organisation (seriously not a good idea). Or for that matter a union...
5) If you lie with dogs you'll get flees. Never work on a project you wouldn't want other clients seeing as a client of yours on your Portfolio.
6) Never work with a company where they can't speak your native language... Cheque time comes and "miso soli me no undastandy".
7) Be choosy about who you want to work with. Talented designers will always find work while talentless designers wont.
I found in experience if you price yourself a certain way you tend to loose the "bottom feeding clients" as I like to call them. It also means the people who take up the service generally understand the price positioning thus have an idea of intrinsic value assigned to it.
Here's a links I've found rather amusing/helpful:
10 Client Personalities (http://www.graphicdesignblog.org/graphic-designers-client-personalities/)
Bad Clients and How to Avoid Them (http://freelancefolder.com/bad-clients-and-how-to-avoid-them/)
I also forgot about this gem of a client
To that last email about the site being developed on a Mac: WOW!...just WOW! I don't know what's worse; their ignorance of how websites work or the fact they confidently expected you to create a second site, free of charge:confused:
Thank you for all the advice and links. That bad client was a wake up call for me. I'm going to start gathering all the pricing and other info I can to help protect myself.
1) Never work with a friend of a friend.
2) Never work for free.
3) Never work for a start up business UNLESS it has a larger group behind it (Public/private equity group, blue chip client with a new business, etc.. is ok).
4) Never do work for a religious organisation (seriously not a good idea). Or for that matter a union...
5) If you lie with dogs you'll get flees. Never work on a project you wouldn't want other clients seeing as a client of yours on your Portfolio.
6) Never work with a company where they can't speak your native language... Cheque time comes and "miso soli me no undastandy".
7) Be choosy about who you want to work with. Talented designers will always find work while talentless designers wont.
I found in experience if you price yourself a certain way you tend to loose the "bottom feeding clients" as I like to call them. It also means the people who take up the service generally understand the price positioning thus have an idea of intrinsic value assigned to it.
Here's a links I've found rather amusing/helpful:
10 Client Personalities (http://www.graphicdesignblog.org/graphic-designers-client-personalities/)
Bad Clients and How to Avoid Them (http://freelancefolder.com/bad-clients-and-how-to-avoid-them/)
I also forgot about this gem of a client
To that last email about the site being developed on a Mac: WOW!...just WOW! I don't know what's worse; their ignorance of how websites work or the fact they confidently expected you to create a second site, free of charge:confused:
Thank you for all the advice and links. That bad client was a wake up call for me. I'm going to start gathering all the pricing and other info I can to help protect myself.

viperGTS
May 6, 08:24 PM
2GMC devices cannot get 4.3.

lvlarkkoenen
Apr 25, 02:35 AM
Does "I have no desire for a smartphone" go under "already have other phone" or under "undecided/other"?
DeeEss
Jan 22, 09:07 AM
Hi,
I keep reading about a sale/trade area of this site but can't seem to find it. Does it still exist? If so could you please point me in the right direction.
Thanks,
I keep reading about a sale/trade area of this site but can't seem to find it. Does it still exist? If so could you please point me in the right direction.
Thanks,
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BoyBach
Oct 21, 10:39 AM
Thanks for the chuckle, Chundle!

Alisstar
Apr 6, 11:45 AM
Petabytes didn't exist in my dictionary until today. Thank you, MacRumors.
How many gigabytes is a petabyte anyway?
How many gigabytes is a petabyte anyway?
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aross99
Mar 4, 09:43 AM
No light sounds like it isn't getting any power. Are you sure it is plugged in to the power at the wall?
Have you tried another cable or USB port?
Does it make any noise at all? Can you hear the drive spinning up, or is there any clicking noise, etc?
Have you tried another cable or USB port?
Does it make any noise at all? Can you hear the drive spinning up, or is there any clicking noise, etc?
Hls811
Feb 26, 04:02 PM
Not sure if anyone has a 16GB iPhone they'd like to trade for a 32GB Touch, but if so - let me know.. I'm interested!
I would return the iPT but its just over 14 days (I got it on 2/9). I've got the box and everything inside. (all unopened!). Its been wrapped in a "bestskinever" since the moment it came out of the box.
I would return the iPT but its just over 14 days (I got it on 2/9). I've got the box and everything inside. (all unopened!). Its been wrapped in a "bestskinever" since the moment it came out of the box.
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tdbaws
Mar 6, 10:56 PM
does anyone know of any existing thread/another site where I can ask questions about final cut pro?
shwc
May 7, 03:01 AM
I can see at events at least until 2006 (when I started using ical). Check the preferences and make sure you do not have a delete events after XX time frame (see advanced tab under ical preferences).
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Xpress
Sep 26, 09:32 PM
Once Yahoo started their AJAXy mail service (FireFox only for Macs of course) I thought Apple would have to upgrade their service. I'm hoping their new partnership with Google will bring interoperability between .Mac and Google features like Mail, Pages, Calendar, and more. :rolleyes:
But how about this for perspective: it only costs about $55 to join AND renew the .Mac service. Happily, Apple lets us use the serial numbers that come in any .Mac retail box, like the ones we buy at places we find at froogle.google.com et. al. I've joined and renewed at this price. We can even use these numbers to join at the end of a .Mac Trial. Makes .Mac seem twice worthwhile, donnit? ;)
But how about this for perspective: it only costs about $55 to join AND renew the .Mac service. Happily, Apple lets us use the serial numbers that come in any .Mac retail box, like the ones we buy at places we find at froogle.google.com et. al. I've joined and renewed at this price. We can even use these numbers to join at the end of a .Mac Trial. Makes .Mac seem twice worthwhile, donnit? ;)
The.316
Sep 1, 06:49 AM
That guy better look out... It looks like that cloud is getting ready to rain on his head. ;)
At least its not a block cloud lol.
At least its not a block cloud lol.
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Apple OC
Mar 27, 03:05 PM
I agree ... he should be reported ... he is taking advantage of people
to Andrew below ... good to see
to Andrew below ... good to see

xIGmanIx
Apr 10, 09:47 AM
They are not bugs, they are features and if you complain your a troll haha
They won't have any bug fixes.
That's too funny!
They won't have any bug fixes.
That's too funny!
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batchtaster
Apr 6, 12:55 PM
That's an even sillier statement.
Ask them about the complete re-write of their meta-data server.
Ask them about the complete re-write of their meta-data server.
GonMacNvrGoBack
Apr 13, 11:21 AM
Apple owes you nothing. They don't announce anything anyway, so this is nothing new. Just, chill out. If you need a phone, go get a phone. The iPhone 4 is incredible tech. If you want to wait for the latest and greatest, buying something used and stick your sim card in it to get you through.
+1. Thank you for being a voice of reason.
+1. Thank you for being a voice of reason.
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Drag'nGT
Apr 28, 10:12 AM
When you take forever to get the phone on VZW you should expect people to take their time switching.
First, you've let Android have all that time to get a following because it's the only alternative for the lack of an iPhone. Those people have also bought apps that they now enjoy and would have to re-purchase on the iPhone. This happens with video game systems as well.
Second, people are in 2yr contracts. There are very few people who are willing to pay more for a phone they can buy 4 months later at half price on top of the termination fee.
Third, not that many people hate AT&T it's just the handful of VZW fans that make it look that way.
And finally you have the reporting and reviews. All the reports I saw were telling VZW people and potential switchers to hold off on getting the iPhone 4. No 4G, no white and still had the questionable signal issues. The "iPhone 5" was supposed to come out mid to late summer so people were concerned Apple would sell them a phone and then jump up 6 months later with the newer, thiner, better version and leave folks hanging.
People are paying attention to these reports and that's why I feel the numbers were low.
First, you've let Android have all that time to get a following because it's the only alternative for the lack of an iPhone. Those people have also bought apps that they now enjoy and would have to re-purchase on the iPhone. This happens with video game systems as well.
Second, people are in 2yr contracts. There are very few people who are willing to pay more for a phone they can buy 4 months later at half price on top of the termination fee.
Third, not that many people hate AT&T it's just the handful of VZW fans that make it look that way.
And finally you have the reporting and reviews. All the reports I saw were telling VZW people and potential switchers to hold off on getting the iPhone 4. No 4G, no white and still had the questionable signal issues. The "iPhone 5" was supposed to come out mid to late summer so people were concerned Apple would sell them a phone and then jump up 6 months later with the newer, thiner, better version and leave folks hanging.
People are paying attention to these reports and that's why I feel the numbers were low.
Jays
Aug 27, 03:36 AM
The new servers are out:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/22/wo/Bm6bW0AhZ38Jh1YPl1/1.3.0.3.34.3.0.ServerG4familyPromo.0.0.0.0.3.1.1.0?49,48
nothing special specs/prijs
but still nice...
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/22/wo/Bm6bW0AhZ38Jh1YPl1/1.3.0.3.34.3.0.ServerG4familyPromo.0.0.0.0.3.1.1.0?49,48
nothing special specs/prijs
but still nice...
Bern
Sep 24, 06:19 PM
So does that mean you would let him sleep over or not? ;)
As a parent, I would take the responsibility for my son and not let him sleep over. Especially if I knew they were sleeping together. If he felt he was adult enough to make his own decisions then clearly he is adult enough to get his own place and live under his own rules. After all is that not the role of a parent (aka adult), to teach values? It might come in useful for the guy if he gets her pregnant.
As a parent, I would take the responsibility for my son and not let him sleep over. Especially if I knew they were sleeping together. If he felt he was adult enough to make his own decisions then clearly he is adult enough to get his own place and live under his own rules. After all is that not the role of a parent (aka adult), to teach values? It might come in useful for the guy if he gets her pregnant.
Cougarcat
May 1, 05:17 PM
As a matter of interest,
Why is the info in Omni Outliner?
Omni Outliner will let you view the file containing the strings.
Why is the info in Omni Outliner?
Omni Outliner will let you view the file containing the strings.
-y0-
Apr 4, 10:24 PM
Simple :D
Chundles
Jan 30, 12:09 AM
Fourth gen wasn't. None of them were. HP were very briefly licensed and were co-branding 3rd gens but that ended very quickly.
DeusInvictus7
Dec 1, 01:03 PM
Marvel pic
Go Marvel!
Here's mine:
Go Marvel!
Here's mine:
Josh
Nov 23, 03:02 PM
Perfect for 14" iBook and 15" PowerBook.
http://www.booqbags.com/stores/booqbags/catalog/t_NBQ-P-015_2.jpg
The bag is in excellent condition - I've only used it a few times. Holds 14" iBook and 15" PB with awesome fit.
Here is more info:
http://www.booqbags.com/Detail.bok?no=67
Asking $40 shipped.
http://www.booqbags.com/stores/booqbags/catalog/t_NBQ-P-015_2.jpg
The bag is in excellent condition - I've only used it a few times. Holds 14" iBook and 15" PB with awesome fit.
Here is more info:
http://www.booqbags.com/Detail.bok?no=67
Asking $40 shipped.


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