In fact, MiniDiscs are actually making a comeback of sorts, now that players and recorders are getting reasonably cheap. (^_^)
I think MiniDiscs are a great format for car stereos, since they're easier to store than CD's and are pretty immune to shocks since the MiniDisc format right from the start have built-in "shock protection."
I think your last sentence hits it right on the head! (^_^)
Contrary to the belief of the/. crowd here, most MIS types are VERY reluctant to take on any new OS unless there is a LOT of "handholding" from the OS vendor. This is why Red Hat is getting to be the "de facto" standard for Linux, since at least you can get regular support from Red Hat on installation and configuration issues. I'm sure that Red Hat is getting pretty close to being most people's favorite variant of Linux anyway.
Because Microsoft knows Windows more than anyone else, even in Windows is auctioned off to IBM, Caldera, Novell, etc., most people will still buy the Microsoft version since they are more comfortable working with Microsoft.
My concern about Apple trying to get licensing fee for FireWire/IEEE-1394 is that they will end up being like Sun, who is causing all kinds of headaches in regards to Java licensing.
This might just end up killing FireWire when other manufacturers favor future and cheaper developments of Fibre Channel, something that will be developed by a large consortium of companies.
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In fact, MiniDiscs are actually making a comeback of sorts, now that players and recorders are getting reasonably cheap. (^_^)
I think MiniDiscs are a great format for car stereos, since they're easier to store than CD's and are pretty immune to shocks since the MiniDisc format right from the start have built-in "shock protection."
I think your last sentence hits it right on the head! (^_^)
/. crowd here, most MIS types are VERY reluctant to take on any new OS unless there is a LOT of "handholding" from the OS vendor. This is why Red Hat is getting to be the "de facto" standard for Linux, since at least you can get regular support from Red Hat on installation and configuration issues. I'm sure that Red Hat is getting pretty close to being most people's favorite variant of Linux anyway.
Contrary to the belief of the
Because Microsoft knows Windows more than anyone else, even in Windows is auctioned off to IBM, Caldera, Novell, etc., most people will still buy the Microsoft version since they are more comfortable working with Microsoft.
My concern about Apple trying to get licensing fee for FireWire/IEEE-1394 is that they will end up being like Sun, who is causing all kinds of headaches in regards to Java licensing.
This might just end up killing FireWire when other manufacturers favor future and cheaper developments of Fibre Channel, something that will be developed by a large consortium of companies.