I just tried to look up something on Apple's online store and it's down fo
updating, "back soon". New iMacs, Mountain Lion, or just a regular
scheduled clean up?

Buzz Bumble

In article 
<BuzzBumble-1807121909470001@203-118-187-242.dsl.dyn.ihug.co.nz>,
 BuzzBumble@Beehive.co.nz (Buzz Bumble) wrote:

> I just tried to look up something on Apple's online store and it's down fo
> updating, "back soon". New iMacs, Mountain Lion, or just a regular
> scheduled clean up?

According to <9to5mac.com>,

The Apple online store went down last night for a short while. It appears 
Apple made some minor tweaks, including the ability to receive text message 
notifications on orders�(via AppleBitch). Apple is now displaying the 
following text in several sections of the online store in at least Canada 
and the United States: �Now get order status updates by text message.�

Apple explained on its website that the new feature is an option during the 
checkout process, and it is available to the following supported carriers: 
Alltel, AT&T, Boost Mobile, Cricket, Nextel, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. 
Cellular, Verizon Wireless, and Virgin Mobile USA.

Apple Notifications is a text-message-based alerts service designed to keep 
you up-to-date on your shipment and/or pickup notification status. In 
addition to standard email notifications, you can also request text message 
updates when you�re in Checkout. The number of messages you�ll receive will 
vary depending on the orders you placed.

What to Expect
Once your order ships, or is available for pickup, we�ll send you a text 
message. The text message will include your order number and a link to 
online Order Status. Texts are sent between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. in your 
time zone.

How to turn off text notifications:
To stop receiving text notifications, simply reply STOP to the text 
message. Texting HELP to 83372 will give you additional information.

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Buzz Bumble <BuzzBumble@Beehive.co.nz> wrote:

> I just tried to look up something on Apple's online store and it's down fo
> updating, "back soon". New iMacs, 
in your dreams maybe
Apple has deserted the desktop fraternity.
-- 
bigD

In article <1koapkb.1xhq65yeuvgabN%dude@JRranch.com>,
 dude@JRranch.com (bigdude) wrote:

> Buzz Bumble <BuzzBumble@Beehive.co.nz> wrote:
> 
> > I just tried to look up something on Apple's online store and it's down fo
> > updating, "back soon". New iMacs, 
> in your dreams maybe
> Apple has deserted the desktop fraternity.

Right....  Apple has completely deserted it while they keep growing more 
and more sales from their desktop products.

What a freaking maroon!

In article
<lloydparsons-464213.08062504082012@news.eternal-september.org>, Lloyd
<lloydparsons@me.com> wrote:

> In article <1koapkb.1xhq65yeuvgabN%dude@JRranch.com>,
>  dude@JRranch.com (bigdude) wrote:
> 
> > Buzz Bumble <BuzzBumble@Beehive.co.nz> wrote:
> > 
> > > I just tried to look up something on Apple's online store and it's down fo
> > > updating, "back soon". New iMacs, 
> > in your dreams maybe
> > Apple has deserted the desktop fraternity.
> 
> Right....  Apple has completely deserted it while they keep growing more 
> and more sales from their desktop products.
> 
> What a freaking maroon!

He's not really bright enough to be a maroon. More like a wine.  ;-)

Lloyd <lloydparsons@me.com> wrote:

> In article <1koapkb.1xhq65yeuvgabN%dude@JRranch.com>,
>  dude@JRranch.com (bigdude) wrote:
> 
> > Buzz Bumble <BuzzBumble@Beehive.co.nz> wrote:
> > 
> > > I just tried to look up something on Apple's online store and it's down fo
> > > updating, "back soon". New iMacs, 
> > in your dreams maybe
> > Apple has deserted the desktop fraternity.
> 
> Right....  Apple has completely deserted it while they keep growing more
> and more sales from their desktop products.
> 
> What a freaking maroon!

Ah, a Dufus weaned on Apple marketing..
WTF is "growing more and more sales" supposed to mean?
I'll tell you what it DOESN'T mean: new products.