Linux 1, MacOS 0 (illegal gcc download for minors)
Marc Lanctot
lanctot-yfeSBMgouQgsA/PxXw9srA at public.gmane.org
Fri Mar 6 17:27:40 UTC 2009
Aaron Vegh wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> On 6-Mar-09, at 9:20 AM, colin davidson wrote:
>
>> Hmm. Pop in the CD that the original posters has already stated he did
>> not receive. Now *that's* useful advice.
>>
>> Perhaps the issue is *why* did he not get the system disk. Was this a
>> second hand MacBook?
>
> Whoops, I didn't get that far in the message before responding. If it's
> a new computer, there should absolutely be a set of install discs. If
> used, get back to the seller ASAP. Apple may also be willing to supply
> replacements, depending on the age of the computer.
I'm relaxed, well-slept and it happens to be a very nice day outside. :)
I apologize for my post; it turns out I did get DVDs but they were
cleverly camouflaged in the box.. the manuals etc. were packaged in what
looked to me like space fillers.
Still, it is a bit upsetting that you have to give apple your home
address and be over 18 to download gcc as a minor.
Marc
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