Apparently you've missed the netbook craze, then. I've seen complete computer novices go out and buy those, and be completely fine with 10'' screens, since they're running familiar Windows XP.
And I've never seen a website tell me to update my version of Flash, unless you're running an entire version behind.:P
...with more Internet censorship. This is ridiculous. Export laws are what they are, but if we're trying to help open up the Internet in these countries, banning them from accessing knowledge hosted on our servers isn't helping one bit.
Well, perhaps "regulating" was the incorrect word -- I guess I looking more for "decentralizing." I have nothing wrong with government projects -- I do have a problem with government-only projects.
If we're talking about an intruder that has somehow gotten admin powers, I'd say there's not much individual users could do about it, fancy alphanumeric passwords or not.:P
Does one really need to worry about "brute force" attacks if it's a system that enforces a lock-out of a user account after a set number of incorrect passwords (say, 5 in 10 minutes or so)?
You don't. This is NOT A PHONE. This is a little computer with a phone IN IT. The same level of knowledge required to use a computer and install apps safely, etc is necessary here.
This isn't ideal: wifi uses more power than GSM or 3G.
It's wonderfully idea if, like a lot of people, you don't get great T-Mobile service inside your home (their share of the spectrum doesn't penetrate well or something). It's a wonderful tradeoff, and the reason why I went with T-Mobile when I had the chance.
Maybe others will differ, but I don't particularly think OO.org has gotten much better over previous versions. If IBM wants to use an older, assuredly more stable version (I think), I have no problem with it.
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Apparently you've missed the netbook craze, then. I've seen complete computer novices go out and buy those, and be completely fine with 10'' screens, since they're running familiar Windows XP.
And I've never seen a website tell me to update my version of Flash, unless you're running an entire version behind. :P
I have a feeling I've found out where the contract price is secretly rolled up in. :P
Which you have to pay $30 a month for, anyway. :P
_If_ you spend the money to get the $820 3G Ipad.
Though, I do like the lack of contract.
The problem is Joe User is going to buy this thing, see the big screen size, and expect to browse the web just like they do on their laptop.
And they're going to be disappointed...
I would LOVE if it was actually a secret jab at Flash, trust me. ;)
You forgot the most important part -- they're all contract free. Gotta admit that's pretty neat.
Eh -- looks like it might have built-in cellular, anyway. ;)
Just buy a Verizon mifi and tape the fucking thing to the back, jesus christ. It's big enough.
Problem solved.
Yep, this picture (http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/01/apple-creation-0128-rm-eng.jpg) pretty much spells it out.
The fact that they didn't even try to hide this during their usually precise demo of the product is surprising.
Hey, call it what you want.
When someone says "in this universe/reality," I'm always reminded of http://www.smbc-comics.com/index.php?db=comics&id=1595
Oh, it often is, just minus any of the protagonists that you'll find in the book.
Guess it's time to stop reading Atlas Shrugged, pretending that those above us in the hierarchy are looking out for us, and start forming a union, eh?
...with more Internet censorship. This is ridiculous. Export laws are what they are, but if we're trying to help open up the Internet in these countries, banning them from accessing knowledge hosted on our servers isn't helping one bit.
That's "U.S. Customary" assloads, Loyalist swine.
Well, perhaps "regulating" was the incorrect word -- I guess I looking more for "decentralizing." I have nothing wrong with government projects -- I do have a problem with government-only projects.
Shut up.
Deregulating space travel is the only way we're ever going to make a dent there, for the time being and with the current political climate.
Please, just shut up. Yes, a few are going to die going up, but they know the risks.
If we're talking about an intruder that has somehow gotten admin powers, I'd say there's not much individual users could do about it, fancy alphanumeric passwords or not. :P
Does one really need to worry about "brute force" attacks if it's a system that enforces a lock-out of a user account after a set number of incorrect passwords (say, 5 in 10 minutes or so)?
Well, that's a bad example about SomethingAwful, at least -- their pay-accounts are HUGELY popular.
Why? Because it's a flat $9.95 one-time fee that lasts forever.
If the NY Times wanted me to pay a flat, one-time fee for access forever, I _might_ consider it.
You don't. This is NOT A PHONE. This is a little computer with a phone IN IT. The same level of knowledge required to use a computer and install apps safely, etc is necessary here.
So, yeah -- no knowledge at all, right?
This isn't ideal: wifi uses more power than GSM or 3G.
It's wonderfully idea if, like a lot of people, you don't get great T-Mobile service inside your home (their share of the spectrum doesn't penetrate well or something). It's a wonderful tradeoff, and the reason why I went with T-Mobile when I had the chance.
For T-Mobile (I've had a G1 for a year), I'd argue that just plain wireless spectrums don't extend into the home.
Maybe others will differ, but I don't particularly think OO.org has gotten much better over previous versions. If IBM wants to use an older, assuredly more stable version (I think), I have no problem with it.
I heard that IBM's a pretty big company. :P