Apple's $1 Billion Data Center Mystery

1sockchuck writes "One of year's most tantalizing technology secrets involves Apple's $1 billion investment in a new data center in North Carolina. Is it the Death Star in Apple's plan for galactic domination? Some Apple watchers predict it will be the hub for a 21st century broadcasting network. Other enthusiasts are doing flyovers to film videos of the 500,000 square foot facility. There's also an unofficial FAQ about the new data center. What is Apple up to with this huge facility?"

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Apple's going to change computing for the masses

[Anonymous Coward]

For a long time, the Wintel monopoly ruled the roost, and people suffered under it with malware, spyware, bloatware, unneeded complexity, and so on.

For the first time probably in the history of personal computing, we have a chance at a better world now. By vetting applications in the app store, Apple has created a situation where people no longer have to live in a world where there machine is pwned by malware. Getting apps from the app store is a very good (not perfect, but very good) way to ensure a minimum level of safety. Consumers are flocking to it by the millions, and it's starting to worry the Wintel side of the world. They're losing relevance as commodity PCs become less and less important to modern computing, and iPad type devices running ARM processors and iOS operating systems become more important.

It's the start of the first major change in personal computing since the 1980's. It's an exciting time to watch what happens: the Wintel monopoly is going to go away before long. Most slashdotters should appreciate that, given the hate spewed towards Microsoft over the years. They're at the end of their line now, and they know it.

Top Ten Things Fanbois WON'T do

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is there anything Apple fanbois *won't* do?

Ah, a challenge! Let me think, what won't apple fanbois do?

My top ten list of things apple fanbois won't do:

10) Mix plaid and polka dots.
9) Take a calculus class
8) Pay too much for that muffler.
7) Pay anything for that music.
6) Drink fucking Merlot.
5) Listen to Country and Western music in a non-ironic way.
4) Move to a flyover state.
3) Charge a reasonable rate for their "Graphic Design" skills
2) Tip a waiter

And the number one thing apple fanbois won't do?
1) Date a member of the opposite sex.

Badump-CHA! Thank you, I'll be veal all night, and be sure to try the waitress.