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DoubleClicker
July 12th, 2010, 05:08 PM
I hate to be nit-picky, but I think it's time for a little education.

MAC=Media Access Control (Address)
Mac = Macintosh (Computer)

So if you don't want to use a MAC, than you don't want your computer to be able to connect to a net using any current Ethernet or WiFi adapters.
Sporkman
July 12th, 2010, 05:10 PM
MAC also means Mandatory Access Controls, like with Apparmor.
McRat
July 12th, 2010, 05:11 PM
It's also a sandwich and a SMG (sub-machine gun).
Tristam Green
July 12th, 2010, 05:12 PM
MAC (http://www.maccosmetics.com/)

http://www.maccosmetics.com/images/common/logo_mac.gif

For your makeup needs.
Crunchy the Headcrab
July 12th, 2010, 05:26 PM
It's also a computer in all caps, as in: "I HATE THIS STUPID MAC!" ):P
Old Marcus
July 12th, 2010, 05:27 PM
MAC can refer to many things: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAC
CrimsonBizarre
July 12th, 2010, 05:29 PM
Yeah... http://www.acronymfinder.com/MAC.html
WinterRain
July 12th, 2010, 05:46 PM
http://www.tasteofasia.co.za/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/J/B/JBSC85_MacKnife_SuchiChef_BlackBlade.jpg
http://ghengisjung.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/bigmac.jpg
Ctrl-Alt-F1
July 12th, 2010, 07:03 PM
MAC (http://www.maccosmetics.com/)

http://www.maccosmetics.com/images/common/logo_mac.gif

For your makeup needs.
My wife loves that stuff.
DoubleClicker
July 13th, 2010, 03:52 AM
MAC can refer to many things: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAC

Yes, MAC can be many things, but it can't be a Mac...


It's also a computer in all caps, as in: "I HATE THIS STUPID MAC!" ):P


...unless you are shouting. :P
lostinxlation
July 13th, 2010, 04:50 AM
I hate to be nit-picky, but I think it's time for a little education.

MAC=Media Access Control (Address)
Mac = Macintosh (Computer)
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I hate to be nit-picky, but Media access control is not an address.
GregBrannon
July 13th, 2010, 05:52 AM
People who say, "I hate to be nit picky," and then go on to pick nits don't hate being nit picky at all.
Stancel
July 13th, 2010, 05:57 AM
I hate to be nit-picky, but I think it's time for a little education.

MAC=Media Access Control (Address)
Mac = Macintosh (Computer)

So if you don't want to use a MAC, than you don't want your computer to be able to connect to a net using any current Ethernet or WiFi adapters.

Mac = macaroni
DoubleClicker
July 13th, 2010, 06:40 AM
I hate to be nit-picky, but Media access control is not an address.

No, but network adapters have MAC addresses, so I thought it was a reasonable illustrative predicate.

BTW, I'm not being defensive here. You just gave me a good opening, to keep this thread going without using the B-word :lolflag:
schauerlich
July 13th, 2010, 09:37 AM
MAC (http://www.maccosmetics.com/)

http://www.maccosmetics.com/images/common/logo_mac.gif

For your makeup needs.

In the local mall, the Apple store is right next to MAC. When people say they went to "the mac store", I resist the urge to punch them in the face.

Usually.
Giant Speck
July 13th, 2010, 10:04 AM
http://i.imgur.com/VMzuX.jpg

Though, I prefer Jonathan apples. :)
Sporkman
July 13th, 2010, 02:15 PM
People who say, "I hate to be nit picky," and then go on to pick nits don't hate being nit picky at all.

:lol: True.
scottuss
July 13th, 2010, 02:17 PM
Yeah, it's really important that we don't use MAC where we mean Mac..... Who says context is dead? ;)