Mac Version?

Montana_uk · 03-07-2002, 05:48 AM

Is there a Mac Version of SSA released yet, or very nearly?

I have had a lot of collegues comment on my screensaver, and enquire if it is available for their Mac G4's.

Many Thanks,

Montana_UK

pipeta · 03-07-2002, 09:16 AM

Montana_uk, a Mac version does not exist at the moment. There might be a Mac version in the not so near future but there's no guarantee yet.

feldon34 · 03-07-2002, 10:13 AM

*grumble* *grumble*

Microsoft exclusivity contract

*grumble* *grumble*

expires in April

*grumble* *grumble*

Montana_uk · 03-07-2002, 10:16 AM

What?

Are you talking about M$'s XP Plus, with the SSA bundled inside?

Jim Sachs · 03-07-2002, 10:26 AM

Yes, he's talking about the 3-fish demo included in the Plus Pack. The Windows-exclusive agreement expires next month.

feldon34 · 03-07-2002, 10:54 AM

Can I give up Subtlety for Lent?

It's not working for me anyway.

Montana_uk · 03-07-2002, 10:58 AM

HAHAHA!

I get enough sarcasm at home - kinda shutting off to it!

Thanks for the replys on if there is a Mac version coming.
Hopefully it won't be long.

Check this out!

http://www.theapplecollection.com/Collection/MacAquarium/index.shtml

Later,

M

feldon34 · 03-07-2002, 06:27 PM

If I had a dollar for every time someone mentions MacAquarium.

pipeta · 03-08-2002, 02:51 AM

You would have 17 dollars

hpman77 · 03-08-2002, 03:47 AM

hey, pipeta, did you actually count it?

BTW, you can almost register the aquarium with 17$

Now, this is my stupid idea: I'm going to make a freshwater aquarium using a TV. I need somebody to send his old big TV to the trash so I can recycle it

I already have plans about making everything hiding inside, and changing the buttons using leds to show if it's working or not, and some switches so you can control everything, filter, bubbles, light.... using the old TV buttons.

It's an idea... now I need time, and an old TV to start

And something stupid to think about: why you say "freshwater" and "saltwater"? isn't saltwater fresh too?
maybe that's why in spain, we say (translated), sweetwater and saltwater?

Socrates · 03-08-2002, 04:07 AM

Salt is the single most influential substance in the history of human civilization.

We all think of it as a table spice, but before freezing, salt was the only way to keep food fresh. Salt was more valuable than gold to the rise and fall of societies.

So I think the Salt Water versus Fresh Water comes from the fact that salt is heavily associated in our language and our past as preservative for non-fresh food.

Fun facts. Salary and Soldier are both Roman words derived from salt. Soldiers were paid in Salt regularly, and no army could be sustained or travel without salt. Now think about the phrasees that have salt in them like "he's really worth his salt".

Tiny Turtle · 03-08-2002, 04:51 AM

Thank you Socrates!
Completely OffTopic of course (

) but nevertheless very interesting. (No sarcasm whatsoever).

/Enlightened Turtle

Socrates · 03-08-2002, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by Tiny Turtle
Thank you Socrates!
Completely OffTopic of course ( ) but nevertheless very interesting. (No sarcasm whatsoever).

/Enlightened Turtle

I was just responding to hpman *implying* that English speakers use wierd words for water.

I guess I could have said it's like Salt Cod versus Fresh Cod, but that probably wouldn't really explain anything.

FishyBusiness · 03-08-2002, 03:26 PM

hpman77,

And something stupid to think about: why you say "freshwater" and "saltwater"? isn't saltwater fresh too?

And something stupid to think about: why you say "sweetwater" and "saltwater"? Is sweetwater sweet or does it have sugar in it?

That's the beauty behind different languages. Different strokes for different folks but in the end it all means the same so I don't think that it matters what words people use to describe something. Just as long as we know what it means.

Tiny Turtle · 03-08-2002, 04:38 PM

Socrates, I can't really figure out if you think I was being sarcastic or not. Either way, – I wasn't. The etymology of words is something I find really interesting and could discuss whenever anyone feels like to.

/Calle

Montana_uk · 03-11-2002, 02:40 AM

Just to bring it to all your attention - I started this thread coz I was asking if there was a Mac version of SSA.

Got my answer, so why has it evolved into talking about Salt Water and Fresh Water??

Can I turn off the Email Notification now, cos I don't need to see "arguements" about water anymore...

Later,

Montana_UK

Jav400 · 03-11-2002, 02:48 AM

It does seem to have slightly wandered. Just remember everyone, <a href="https://www.feldoncentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=3">The Coffee House</a> is the place for discussions not related to the aquarium.

03-07-2002, 05:48 AM	#1
Montana_uk Registered Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: UK Posts: 4	Mac Version? Is there a Mac Version of SSA released yet, or very nearly? I have had a lot of collegues comment on my screensaver, and enquire if it is available for their Mac G4's. Many Thanks, Montana_UK

03-07-2002, 10:13 AM	#3
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	grumble grumble Microsoft exclusivity contract grumble grumble expires in April grumble grumble "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman

03-07-2002, 10:16 AM	#4
Montana_uk Registered Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: UK Posts: 4	Feldon23 What? Are you talking about M$'s XP Plus, with the SSA bundled inside?

03-07-2002, 10:26 AM	#5
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,775	Yes, he's talking about the 3-fish demo included in the Plus Pack. The Windows-exclusive agreement expires next month. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

03-07-2002, 10:54 AM	#6
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	Can I give up Subtlety for Lent? It's not working for me anyway. "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman

03-07-2002, 09:16 AM	#2
pipeta Royal Gramma Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Israel Posts: 146	Montana_uk, a Mac version does not exist at the moment. There might be a Mac version in the not so near future but there's no guarantee yet.

03-07-2002, 10:58 AM	#7
Montana_uk Registered Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: UK Posts: 4	HAHAHA! I get enough sarcasm at home - kinda shutting off to it! Thanks for the replys on if there is a Mac version coming. Hopefully it won't be long. Check this out! http://www.theapplecollection.com/Collection/MacAquarium/index.shtml Later, M

03-07-2002, 06:27 PM	#8
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	If I had a dollar for every time someone mentions MacAquarium. "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman

03-08-2002, 02:51 AM	#9
pipeta Royal Gramma Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Israel Posts: 146	You would have 17 dollars

03-08-2002, 03:47 AM	#10
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03-08-2002, 04:07 AM	#11
Socrates Sage Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 1,529	Salt is the single most influential substance in the history of human civilization. We all think of it as a table spice, but before freezing, salt was the only way to keep food fresh. Salt was more valuable than gold to the rise and fall of societies. So I think the Salt Water versus Fresh Water comes from the fact that salt is heavily associated in our language and our past as preservative for non-fresh food. Fun facts. Salary and Soldier are both Roman words derived from salt. Soldiers were paid in Salt regularly, and no army could be sustained or travel without salt. Now think about the phrasees that have salt in them like "he's really worth his salt". Bat rays? We don't need no stinking bat rays!

03-08-2002, 04:51 AM	#12
Tiny Turtle is pleased Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 7,365	Thank you Socrates! Completely OffTopic of course ( ) but nevertheless very interesting. (No sarcasm whatsoever). /Enlightened Turtle

03-08-2002, 02:21 PM	#13
Socrates Sage Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 1,529	Originally posted by Tiny Turtle Thank you Socrates! Completely OffTopic of course ( ) but nevertheless very interesting. (No sarcasm whatsoever). /Enlightened Turtle I was just responding to hpman implying that English speakers use wierd words for water. I guess I could have said it's like Salt Cod versus Fresh Cod, but that probably wouldn't really explain anything. Bat rays? We don't need no stinking bat rays!

03-08-2002, 03:26 PM	#14
FishyBusiness Registered Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 2,206	hpman77, And something stupid to think about: why you say "freshwater" and "saltwater"? isn't saltwater fresh too? And something stupid to think about: why you say "sweetwater" and "saltwater"? Is sweetwater sweet or does it have sugar in it? That's the beauty behind different languages. Different strokes for different folks but in the end it all means the same so I don't think that it matters what words people use to describe something. Just as long as we know what it means. Frank Last edited by FishyBusiness; 03-08-2002 at 05:55 PM.

03-08-2002, 04:38 PM	#15
Tiny Turtle is pleased Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 7,365	Socrates, I can't really figure out if you think I was being sarcastic or not. Either way, – I wasn't. The etymology of words is something I find really interesting and could discuss whenever anyone feels like to. /Calle

03-11-2002, 02:40 AM	#16
Montana_uk Registered Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: UK Posts: 4	Going Off-Topic?? Just to bring it to all your attention - I started this thread coz I was asking if there was a Mac version of SSA. Got my answer, so why has it evolved into talking about Salt Water and Fresh Water?? Can I turn off the Email Notification now, cos I don't need to see "arguements" about water anymore... Later, Montana_UK

03-11-2002, 02:48 AM	#17
Jav400 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,725	It does seem to have slightly wandered. Just remember everyone, <a href="https://www.feldoncentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=3">The Coffee House</a> is the place for discussions not related to the aquarium. Michael Administrator of Inside:SereneScreen Aquarium Forum, Chatroom, Fan Site & *Gallery* DVD Collection