I Have Joined the Cult of Apple

Bought a Mac? No, I wouldn't do that. But I did purchase my first Apple product - one of them fancy new iPods (the 30GB model). I have a new job that involves an hour train ride into the city (Chicago), so I figured I was finally justified in getting one. Right at the point where they're going to die, according to this article (which I agree with; the comments amuse me since they make it obvious that the fanboys posting really don't understand markets or economics...though most people don't, but that's a discussion for another time). Well, not die, but fall out of the vast market share they've had. But, for my purposes, it does the job so I can't complain. Not about the iPod, at least. iTunes leaves a bit to be desired. I'm getting more used to it, but my initial use of the software was a bit frustrating, which surprised me since Apple products are supposed to be so awesome and intuitive. Uh...sure. And desktop publishing isn't painful in Scribus on Linux.

But, in any case, I'm enjoying it so far. And it's finally allowing me to watch the episodes of BSG.