From what I've read the "OS" will detect intrusion attempts and rewrite itself. By contrast I've got tons of hacked code on my iPhone (including video wallpaper, Android-style lock screen and Pre card-style multitasking) so my guess is the iPad will be more hackable.
I agree about music playback and, leaving aside the fact that there's already a highly capable music playback app included, it's by far the best case for multitasking. Background geotracking being about the only other one I've seen.
To further your argument, there are other ways they could go about this than flat-out allowing apps to run in the background, too. For example I think a good idea would be for Apple to allow apps to spawn an instance per app of secondary background tasks with significant limitations. Perhaps they could only consume x cycles per x time, only use the network within certain time windows, that sort of thing. Most use cases for multitasking I've seen could be satisfied by such a system.
But, I'm not Apple. They have a lot of intelligent people there and I'm certain they have some reasons for this we're not thinking of.
I want to be *told* when an email shows up, or an IM arrives, or someone updates their facebook status. I want to be *told* when a new items shows up in my RSS feed.
Good thing it has Push Notifications for exactly these types of use cases.
If everyone did that as a rule then that could work, but as it is now I think they view any kind of encryption as evidence of wrongdoing. At least there's nothing they can really do about making a point with wallpaper.
I think everyone entering the US with a laptop should have a wallpaper saying something to the effect of "If I was going to import CONTRABAND I would use the INTERNET, not my LAPTOP.":)
The higher the levy the more people will simply transfer files over the internet instead of copying them to CD, which is bad for the environment. Levy away!
"The PC people should pick up on these little usability things and put the eject button directly next to the power button, which doesn't require holding the command key to turn the machine off."
Pressing the power button merely brings up a dialog asking what you want to do - just like Windows.
"Or they could have you eject by deleting the drive. That makes perfect sense."
No, it doesn't. What are you talking about?
"don't put an eject button anywhere and only have an eject button on the keyboard."
So is it on the keyboard or is it nowhere? Pick one. All the rest of the computer's buttons are there - why not eject?
And secondly I'd like to point out that with OSX you could view that PDF without any additional software, whereas with Windos you'll need to install a 3rd party product to do so:)
I'd say that hands the final point to OSX, thus it is the true winner.
Now, whether OSX truly wants that hairy reward is another matter...
"Now please explain why Apple charges $10 to enable its video player to play videos full-screen. While you're at it, please explain why Apple charges another $10 for an MPEG2 codec for that same video player, when the OS already ships with an MPEG2 codec"
I think Apple would be the ones to ask, but I (and probably most other Mac owners) agree that Quicktime Pro shouldn't cost extra. I don't know why they charge for an MPEG2 codec either (if that is indeed the case) but I'm glad I can at least play DVDs out of the box, unlike with XP.
"Jobs knows how to nickel and dime his user base for all they're worth. He knows that they'll just line up, bend over, and take it with a smile on their faces (as evidenced by your sycophantic post)."
I would recommend not using internet posts as evidence. I didn't pay for Quicktime Pro or anything else other than the quite reasonable price of my laptop. It comes with so much useful software that I haven't had need to buy anything else - you know, like antivirus software, DVD and audio playing and creation software, video editors, calendaring applications, music and photo management etc... again, unlike XP.
Who's the one bending over - the guy who buys a buggy, insecure OS that comes with very little useful software, or the guy who buys an integrated solution that does everything he needs out of the box without worry of virii or becoming a zombie (yes, 100% of zombies are Windows machines)
I'm sure you can answer that for yourself.
As an aside, I'll mention that since I switched to OSX last summer I've found my computing experience to be much less frustrating. Your apparent angst would suggest to me that you're still using Windows. Try OSX, it might calm you down:)
It's the Mac paradox: They say there are no vulnerabilities. You can't prove otherwise because there are no exploits. They release patches which sort of proves that there were vulnerabilities, but now you still can't prove there are any now, so their statement continues to be true:D
ok, that makes sense. I agree that the preview windows thing is useful as I use it all the time under OSX (Expose) but I've never really been a fan of multi desktops so I didn't think of that part:)
I'm surprised KDE or whatever doesn't have extensive application agnostic skinning already... that would go a long way to cleaning up the look. That idea sort of falls apart if applications have to be coded to take advantage of it (just look at Vista with IE7 and Office looking different from everything else, ugh)
Anyway, usability and simplicity are key IMO so bravo for a simpler version of Linux! I often recommend Mac to people but I'd love to be able to recommend another simple and pretty system for people who don't want to spend the extra. Right now it's still a bit hard to recommend Linux to novices but this looks a lot closer.
I've seen that and it's cool for sure (though I think the utility is debatable)
I meant the overall style like window backgrounds, font treatments, colours etc. Overall the interface still looks a lot like Windows - flat backgrounds, basic buttons etc. A little pizazz would go a long way to giving newbies that "warm fuzzie" that makes Macs so appealing to them.
(I'm not bashing it btw, just giving an opinion on the look:)
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Agreed, and it's the same here in Canada.
From what I've read the "OS" will detect intrusion attempts and rewrite itself. By contrast I've got tons of hacked code on my iPhone (including video wallpaper, Android-style lock screen and Pre card-style multitasking) so my guess is the iPad will be more hackable.
At least you can run "other stuff" unlike Chrome OS which runs one and only one native app.
...to see the iPad haters explain why a tablet that only runs a browser is better than one that can run any of thousands of touch-designed apps.
I agree about music playback and, leaving aside the fact that there's already a highly capable music playback app included, it's by far the best case for multitasking. Background geotracking being about the only other one I've seen.
To further your argument, there are other ways they could go about this than flat-out allowing apps to run in the background, too. For example I think a good idea would be for Apple to allow apps to spawn an instance per app of secondary background tasks with significant limitations. Perhaps they could only consume x cycles per x time, only use the network within certain time windows, that sort of thing. Most use cases for multitasking I've seen could be satisfied by such a system.
But, I'm not Apple. They have a lot of intelligent people there and I'm certain they have some reasons for this we're not thinking of.
It might be, that depends I guess. Considering the number of RSS readers that already do exactly that I assume it's not that great a hardship.
Good thing it has Push Notifications for exactly these types of use cases.
No, Push Notifications handle such things.
If everyone did that as a rule then that could work, but as it is now I think they view any kind of encryption as evidence of wrongdoing. At least there's nothing they can really do about making a point with wallpaper.
I think everyone entering the US with a laptop should have a wallpaper saying something to the effect of "If I was going to import CONTRABAND I would use the INTERNET, not my LAPTOP." :)
"Intel are working on the basis that composited desktops won't be ready for rolling out until EXA is stable enough anyway, so it's not a concern"
ummm OSX has had a composited desktop for years. Seems pretty ready to me.
The higher the levy the more people will simply transfer files over the internet instead of copying them to CD, which is bad for the environment. Levy away!
"The PC people should pick up on these little usability things and put the eject button directly next to the power button, which doesn't require holding the command key to turn the machine off."
Pressing the power button merely brings up a dialog asking what you want to do - just like Windows.
"Or they could have you eject by deleting the drive. That makes perfect sense."
No, it doesn't. What are you talking about?
"don't put an eject button anywhere and only have an eject button on the keyboard."
So is it on the keyboard or is it nowhere? Pick one. All the rest of the computer's buttons are there - why not eject?
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"According to Greenpeace (click here for PDF), PCs are greener than their Mac brethren."
Two things:
Firstly this is a lie:
http://www.roughlydrafted.com/RD/RDM.Tech.Q1.07/A
And secondly I'd like to point out that with OSX you could view that PDF without any additional software, whereas with Windos you'll need to install a 3rd party product to do so
I'd say that hands the final point to OSX, thus it is the true winner.
Now, whether OSX truly wants that hairy reward is another matter...
hahaha damn I wish I had a mod point to give you for that one :D
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ahh Spaceballs, an endless source of relevant quotes
You must be from Europe.
No, unfortunately there are such countries... Like the US for example.
PS
How much did YOU pay for an 802.11n adapter? I'm going to bet it was more than $10.
"That's great."
:)
:)
Thanks!
"Now please explain why Apple charges $10 to enable its video player to play videos full-screen. While you're at it, please explain why Apple charges another $10 for an MPEG2 codec for that same video player, when the OS already ships with an MPEG2 codec"
I think Apple would be the ones to ask, but I (and probably most other Mac owners) agree that Quicktime Pro shouldn't cost extra. I don't know why they charge for an MPEG2 codec either (if that is indeed the case) but I'm glad I can at least play DVDs out of the box, unlike with XP.
"Jobs knows how to nickel and dime his user base for all they're worth. He knows that they'll just line up, bend over, and take it with a smile on their faces (as evidenced by your sycophantic post)."
I would recommend not using internet posts as evidence. I didn't pay for Quicktime Pro or anything else other than the quite reasonable price of my laptop. It comes with so much useful software that I haven't had need to buy anything else - you know, like antivirus software, DVD and audio playing and creation software, video editors, calendaring applications, music and photo management etc... again, unlike XP.
Who's the one bending over - the guy who buys a buggy, insecure OS that comes with very little useful software, or the guy who buys an integrated solution that does everything he needs out of the box without worry of virii or becoming a zombie (yes, 100% of zombies are Windows machines)
I'm sure you can answer that for yourself.
As an aside, I'll mention that since I switched to OSX last summer I've found my computing experience to be much less frustrating. Your apparent angst would suggest to me that you're still using Windows. Try OSX, it might calm you down
"apple has been known to charge for each and every new feature, such as unlocking 802.11n, and their frequent OS releases."
;)
The 802.11 thing was apparently due to some legal crap and was only $5 anyway.
As for OS releases, I'd rather pay for frequent ones than pay for ones that only arrive every 5 years as with Windows
It's the Mac paradox: They say there are no vulnerabilities. You can't prove otherwise because there are no exploits. They release patches which sort of proves that there were vulnerabilities, but now you still can't prove there are any now, so their statement continues to be true :D
hehe well I'm not but I like to think 28 years of sitting in front of a computer gives me good computer choosing taste at least.
:D
As for furniture... well, I don't have too many gay friends so I bring along a few girls to help choose
I didn't save $1500 buying a Mac, I spent $2100 on a very nice laptop. Thanks for your insightful reply though.
Might I recommend switching away from Windows, I think it's making you a tad angsty.
ok, that makes sense. I agree that the preview windows thing is useful as I use it all the time under OSX (Expose) but I've never really been a fan of multi desktops so I didn't think of that part :)
I'm surprised KDE or whatever doesn't have extensive application agnostic skinning already... that would go a long way to cleaning up the look. That idea sort of falls apart if applications have to be coded to take advantage of it (just look at Vista with IE7 and Office looking different from everything else, ugh)
Anyway, usability and simplicity are key IMO so bravo for a simpler version of Linux! I often recommend Mac to people but I'd love to be able to recommend another simple and pretty system for people who don't want to spend the extra. Right now it's still a bit hard to recommend Linux to novices but this looks a lot closer.
I've seen that and it's cool for sure (though I think the utility is debatable)
:)
I meant the overall style like window backgrounds, font treatments, colours etc. Overall the interface still looks a lot like Windows - flat backgrounds, basic buttons etc. A little pizazz would go a long way to giving newbies that "warm fuzzie" that makes Macs so appealing to them.
(I'm not bashing it btw, just giving an opinion on the look