On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 12:39 PM, Matt Graham <
danceswithcrows@usa.net>wrote:
> From: Lisa Kachold <lisakachold@obnosis.com>
> > Try to find someone with a DVD?
>
> This'd probably be the best bet if possible.
>
> > You should not need to use Windows for anything!
>
> Real-world considerations mean that people sometimes HAVE to use Windows.
> The
> VPN at my work doesn't allow Linux users to connect to it. They *could*
> allow
> Linux users to connect, but the people in charge of the VPN say that's a
> "security risk", and they won't consider it. If I need/want to work
> remotely,
> my only option is a Windows machine. ("Getting smarter people in charge of
> the VPN" is not an option, sadly.)
>
> Also, what about games? You may not play games, but lots of games only
> run on
> Windows.
>
> Mark Philips wrote:
> > One has to use Windows or MacOS for iTunes
>
> gtkpod should work for managing the music/video/whatever on almost all
> iPods,
> and it's cross-platform. Buying stuff via the Apple store may require
> iTunes
> itself--I don't know since I've never wanted to buy stuff from there.
>
Sadly, teenage daughters want to buy LOTS of music on iTunes, so it is a
requirement for living in our modern age......and I am out numbered 4 to 1!
Managing music is secondary.....access to new music is the primary need for
iTunes. However, YouTube has helped ameliorate the cost of this addiction
somewhat.
Mark
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