They will then complain when there is no-one with enough money to buy their products. Employing more people is good for the entire economy plus its a social responsibility
The record industry needs to take some of the responsibility for and how they treat and exploit artists (including Prince and so many other artists) who almost ALL eventually turn to drugs to deal with the pressure.
I think that all our data is protected from other people via encryption (much like locking the front door our house) is in the interest of public safety. Not creating a "skeleton key".
Forget the entire "data has been manipulated" debate (cause that will never end). Look at it purely from a risk management perspective:
There are 4 variables
1. If scientists are all WRONG and we DO NOTHING = We keep on going as we are now.
2. If scientists are all WRONG and we TAKE ACTION = We will have a cleaner environment (but we wont all die).
3. If scientists are all RIGHT and we DO NOTHING = We all slowly die out.
4. If scientists are all RIGHT and we TAKE ACTION = We slow and possibly reverse the effects.
Considering 3/4 options will result in a benefit for all mankind, then that's a good outcome. If 1/4 of the variables is right, we are all dead - gone. That's a dam high risk to take based on a "If MIGHT be a hoax". We are crazy NOT to take action when the risk of all mankind being slowly killed is at stake.
"IF" companies like this payed their fair share of tax the stock market wouldn't look as bloated plus that money would be injected into each countries economies, meaning better education, roads, welfare (not corporate welfare), health care, etc. There really is no excuse for "laws" that allow this type of tax avoidance and is the best thing for any country.
Its clear that the FBI want a precedent so they can get any data off any phone using a tool supplied by Apple. They can already get the data off the phone, but they want Apple to provide the tool to do it and this would be their ticket to gaining such a tool.
John McAfee is bypassing their legal process making their request invalid and undermining the need for Apple to provide such a tool. Well played John.
I am very surprised that Apple have taken a stance like this.
I expected all companies to simply "bow down" to a governments requests and threats and expected all my phone data to visible by almost any government; regardless of how much I personally oppose it.
Im happy I have an iphone now.
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They will then complain when there is no-one with enough money to buy their products. Employing more people is good for the entire economy plus its a social responsibility
Now if the police really want to save lives (and not just revenue raise) they will incorporate this into random breath tests (RBT's)
Now we need stronger laws to prosecute and jail these criminals. Or they will just walk away, making the entire process futile.
All your privacy are belong to us - "the" FBI
The record industry needs to take some of the responsibility for and how they treat and exploit artists (including Prince and so many other artists) who almost ALL eventually turn to drugs to deal with the pressure.
Its nothing more than Netflix keeping Hollywood happy - "yes we have done something to stop these pesky VPN'ers, our media overlords"
How about the MPAA update their business model to match todays technology?
Last time I was in the toilets and used one of these things my piss went everywhere. Def not hygienic.
The system is broken
I think that all our data is protected from other people via encryption (much like locking the front door our house) is in the interest of public safety. Not creating a "skeleton key".
Forget the entire "data has been manipulated" debate (cause that will never end). Look at it purely from a risk management perspective: There are 4 variables 1. If scientists are all WRONG and we DO NOTHING = We keep on going as we are now. 2. If scientists are all WRONG and we TAKE ACTION = We will have a cleaner environment (but we wont all die). 3. If scientists are all RIGHT and we DO NOTHING = We all slowly die out. 4. If scientists are all RIGHT and we TAKE ACTION = We slow and possibly reverse the effects. Considering 3/4 options will result in a benefit for all mankind, then that's a good outcome. If 1/4 of the variables is right, we are all dead - gone. That's a dam high risk to take based on a "If MIGHT be a hoax". We are crazy NOT to take action when the risk of all mankind being slowly killed is at stake.
"This iPhone is monitored by your friendly NSA, FBI and CIA,"
How bad was it about 100 years ago when people had to trust their lives in mechanical vehicles instead of those trusty horses. Same logic really.
Its actually either the consumers fault for wanting things cheaper (so they must go offshore), or the companies fault for wanting more profit.
I think Apple would get a crap load more sales by keeping the encryption and fighting the FBI than the sales they would lose by this petty boycott.
The security "war" is not longer about country versus country, but about "the people" versus the government.
Another reason to move to either Linux or Mac O/S. Games are the only reason to stay with Microsoft unfortunately
"IF" companies like this payed their fair share of tax the stock market wouldn't look as bloated plus that money would be injected into each countries economies, meaning better education, roads, welfare (not corporate welfare), health care, etc. There really is no excuse for "laws" that allow this type of tax avoidance and is the best thing for any country.
This has been done so quiet and stealthy. What an embarrassing day to live here in Australia in regards to IT privacy.
It just goes to show that privacy is a personal thing and everyone has different levels of personal privacy. No single law suits all people.
Meanwhile, Telstra landline (ADSL) speeds are often around 2Mbps and are charged at about $100/month for 500Gb (again at 2Mbps).
So can someone now steal an iPhone, change the fingerprint scanner/button and "hack" into the phone?
What an easy way for Apple to jack up device prices. Plus they can enter the "credit" market.
Its clear that the FBI want a precedent so they can get any data off any phone using a tool supplied by Apple. They can already get the data off the phone, but they want Apple to provide the tool to do it and this would be their ticket to gaining such a tool. John McAfee is bypassing their legal process making their request invalid and undermining the need for Apple to provide such a tool. Well played John.
I am very surprised that Apple have taken a stance like this. I expected all companies to simply "bow down" to a governments requests and threats and expected all my phone data to visible by almost any government; regardless of how much I personally oppose it. Im happy I have an iphone now.