I know I saw a news story about this at least a year ago -- thing-o-matic's 3d printer is definitely not a new thing.. Even the idea of it being an affordable option for prototyping has already been in articles for at least a year.
You may be surprised, but I'm not. I've seen the instrusive ways that Symantec has tried to get me to buy their sh-- ahem -- products on more than one ocassion, including what I suspected were "fake scans". But then again, I've always thought that Symantec was a pretty shady company.
Interesting, your review on their product is so high but you claim you'll never own something from Sony. How do you know so much about the camera if you never purchased one? Isn't it hypocritical to say that you won't buy their product and yet still recommend it for someone else and talk about it's quality? Let alone, you must have used one to have such details about it. I'm just sayin'
I don't think the linux and free software idea is something that works everywhere. Linux and mysql caters mostly to the geek community that also very much understands the importance of giving back to the software developers but in the mainstream, the public would mostly just take it all for free. I think that's the kicker, the app store realy doesn't cater to the same target audience. Besides, we're talking about a freaking $1 purchase. I dunno, maybe it's just me, but I don't really agonize over that little purchase anyway.
Although software might be copied without any cost after initial design, how would you suggest an app developer actually get paid for their work? I still am trying to wrap my head around so many people saying similar things.
"...is unfairly forcing their search users to also use their other services, which is an argument that can probably be made... "
I would disagree that it would be a valid argument. I never see how I am ever "forced" to use google anywhere. I do see both Google and M$ putting their engines in browsers and working with other applications such as vuze which recently switched to bing (when I stopped using it) but that's not like they make it exclusive on either side. Both of them make other engines available (except in the Vuze case, which I never found out how to do that) so I don't see them as having abused their monopoly position.
Well first off, I am sorry for your terrible situation. That sucks but I agree that yours, although still pretty ridiculous (that the banks would do all that) is definitely something I believe. I also know first hand about the banks giving out the loans -- I was part of that mess which, unfortunately ended in foreclosure because we ended up not being able to afford the house -- I'll never understand the point of the predatory lending. We were new to house buying and had no idea that the little lady that was our realtor was a wolf in disguise and the "sure you can afford this.." was a lie.
This is rather curious. Being someone that has been one of the ones that actually needed a loan at one time, my process other than it being nerve racking, since my credit score was below what they would have liked it at, was relatively simple and I had no experience nearly as detailed and crazy as yours. They simply needed my employment status, wages and such and verification of that from pay stubs and that was that. That is a really weird situation, I wonder why that particular bank was scrutinizing you so closely. In any case your experience, I don't think, is the norm.
No, I wouldn't but I would say that they are a successful company overall. Perhaps not financially in the past 4 years... but I also wouldn't bet on them going down anytime soon either. If success means never losing money or having losing streaks for periods then there would be a lot of unsuccessful companies out there.
According to Wikipedia (which has many official references), CDs were also a spinoff of Sony's audio laserdisc technology in 1976, which they also partnered with Phillips to create. You said you couldn't think of any. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_Disc
Sony, in spite of all the negativity continues to be successful. I'm just saying, not everyone complains about the way they do business. Another thing is that just because Gamestop (where I shop as little as possible) has set prices extremely high doesn't mean that's market price. Gamestop is notorious for overcharging for everything in their store in the first place, so that's not much of an accurate picture.
On the point of someone mentioning Jailbreaking, not everyone wants to do this for every gadget and device they own. In fact I'd say that most consumers don't. This microcosm of consumers on slashdot is unique in that way.
Just my thoughts.:)
I do really wish I could use a different browser than Safari once in a while. Especially since Safari crashes on my iPad at least 3-4 times a day
There are alternative browser options on Apple devices, including the ipad. You can find some information here, but this was just a real quick look up about firefox on ipad. Apparently there are other browsers though. Just FYI.
I have to say I'm shocked at some posts but rather than point any fingers, I just want to say whatever anyone thinks of someone while they are living, after they die, we should all give them the respect.
RIP Steve, you will be missed, by the technology world, even if there are those that don't realize it yet.. you were one of the many great innovators of today.
Of all the major corporations out there, do any of them really deserve the stone thrown at them first? I mean, at any given point in their existence, most of them have epically (sp?) failed. Apple, MS, Oracle and Google to name a few others. All of them have done something so bad as to have the whole slashdot community a-buzz about their antics. I see this as a very bad thing, yes. But I can't honestly point at any of the other big guys and say they couldn't have done the same easily, if they haven't already.
How is this study even useful? Am I missing something? I mean of course, I can't imagine pirating a game that has a 4 out of 10 stars in reviews any faster than I'd purchase it!
I agree. Of all four of the mentioned companies, the few things that Google has done to offend their consumers has been fixed and at least in my view, they aren't just trying to "look like" the good guys but they really do walk the walk for the most part. I don't see Google as doing something here that makes them look hostile at all. IMO, I think their response to the patents is spot on.
Totally know what you mean with Spore and the piracy bit. There are all kinds of ways around paying for your game regardless of platform and it's been that way for decades! People did that since the early days. I don't condone piracy, but it's true that if they're gonna rip off the customer they're gonna end up seeing more people unwilling to pay for their games and support them.
If you are only gonna release a broken hunk of shit, why release at all?
Quality just doesn't mean a lot these days. Why do you think their video game purchasing standards would be all that different?
I disagree with regards to gaming. While I agree that standards have changed these days in our tolerance for lesser quality products, when it comes to games, gamers are surprisingly picky about what is put out, that is, at least in the area of MMO-type gaming from my experience. I have played a great number of games and if it's made crappy, is buggy or the servers have problems, I have no problem dropping the game and moving onto another one. Maybe it's different for consoles but I doubt it.
Agreed. I don't see how anyone, as a public figure, can complain about criticism at all. They chose that field of work, it comes with the territory, whether they like it or not, people ought to be able to state their opinions, outside of slanderous statements.
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LOL! Agreed!
I know I saw a news story about this at least a year ago -- thing-o-matic's 3d printer is definitely not a new thing.. Even the idea of it being an affordable option for prototyping has already been in articles for at least a year.
You may be surprised, but I'm not. I've seen the instrusive ways that Symantec has tried to get me to buy their sh-- ahem -- products on more than one ocassion, including what I suspected were "fake scans". But then again, I've always thought that Symantec was a pretty shady company.
Interesting, your review on their product is so high but you claim you'll never own something from Sony. How do you know so much about the camera if you never purchased one? Isn't it hypocritical to say that you won't buy their product and yet still recommend it for someone else and talk about it's quality? Let alone, you must have used one to have such details about it. I'm just sayin'
I don't think the linux and free software idea is something that works everywhere. Linux and mysql caters mostly to the geek community that also very much understands the importance of giving back to the software developers but in the mainstream, the public would mostly just take it all for free. I think that's the kicker, the app store realy doesn't cater to the same target audience. Besides, we're talking about a freaking $1 purchase. I dunno, maybe it's just me, but I don't really agonize over that little purchase anyway.
Although software might be copied without any cost after initial design, how would you suggest an app developer actually get paid for their work? I still am trying to wrap my head around so many people saying similar things.
"...is unfairly forcing their search users to also use their other services, which is an argument that can probably be made ... "
I would disagree that it would be a valid argument. I never see how I am ever "forced" to use google anywhere. I do see both Google and M$ putting their engines in browsers and working with other applications such as vuze which recently switched to bing (when I stopped using it) but that's not like they make it exclusive on either side. Both of them make other engines available (except in the Vuze case, which I never found out how to do that) so I don't see them as having abused their monopoly position.
Good points, definitely. Thanks.
Well first off, I am sorry for your terrible situation. That sucks but I agree that yours, although still pretty ridiculous (that the banks would do all that) is definitely something I believe. I also know first hand about the banks giving out the loans -- I was part of that mess which, unfortunately ended in foreclosure because we ended up not being able to afford the house -- I'll never understand the point of the predatory lending. We were new to house buying and had no idea that the little lady that was our realtor was a wolf in disguise and the "sure you can afford this.." was a lie.
This is rather curious. Being someone that has been one of the ones that actually needed a loan at one time, my process other than it being nerve racking, since my credit score was below what they would have liked it at, was relatively simple and I had no experience nearly as detailed and crazy as yours. They simply needed my employment status, wages and such and verification of that from pay stubs and that was that. That is a really weird situation, I wonder why that particular bank was scrutinizing you so closely. In any case your experience, I don't think, is the norm.
No, I wouldn't but I would say that they are a successful company overall. Perhaps not financially in the past 4 years... but I also wouldn't bet on them going down anytime soon either. If success means never losing money or having losing streaks for periods then there would be a lot of unsuccessful companies out there.
According to Wikipedia (which has many official references), CDs were also a spinoff of Sony's audio laserdisc technology in 1976, which they also partnered with Phillips to create. You said you couldn't think of any. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_Disc
Sony, in spite of all the negativity continues to be successful. I'm just saying, not everyone complains about the way they do business. Another thing is that just because Gamestop (where I shop as little as possible) has set prices extremely high doesn't mean that's market price. Gamestop is notorious for overcharging for everything in their store in the first place, so that's not much of an accurate picture. On the point of someone mentioning Jailbreaking, not everyone wants to do this for every gadget and device they own. In fact I'd say that most consumers don't. This microcosm of consumers on slashdot is unique in that way. Just my thoughts. :)
They established and won with Blue Ray. Hmmm.
And Vermont is very proud of its maple syrup.
Agreed. See here: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/sticky-situation-new-bill-would-make-selling-fake-maple-syrup-a-felony-with-5-yrs-in-prison/
I do really wish I could use a different browser than Safari once in a while. Especially since Safari crashes on my iPad at least 3-4 times a day
There are alternative browser options on Apple devices, including the ipad. You can find some information here, but this was just a real quick look up about firefox on ipad. Apparently there are other browsers though. Just FYI.
I have to say I'm shocked at some posts but rather than point any fingers, I just want to say whatever anyone thinks of someone while they are living, after they die, we should all give them the respect. RIP Steve, you will be missed, by the technology world, even if there are those that don't realize it yet.. you were one of the many great innovators of today.
LMAO. So true.. (dunno why I'm laughing, now that I think about it...)
Hmm no real success? How about Gmail, Google Earth, Google Maps, Android, Chrome, and soon Google+ will be another.
Of all the major corporations out there, do any of them really deserve the stone thrown at them first? I mean, at any given point in their existence, most of them have epically (sp?) failed. Apple, MS, Oracle and Google to name a few others. All of them have done something so bad as to have the whole slashdot community a-buzz about their antics. I see this as a very bad thing, yes. But I can't honestly point at any of the other big guys and say they couldn't have done the same easily, if they haven't already.
How is this study even useful? Am I missing something? I mean of course, I can't imagine pirating a game that has a 4 out of 10 stars in reviews any faster than I'd purchase it!
I agree. Of all four of the mentioned companies, the few things that Google has done to offend their consumers has been fixed and at least in my view, they aren't just trying to "look like" the good guys but they really do walk the walk for the most part. I don't see Google as doing something here that makes them look hostile at all. IMO, I think their response to the patents is spot on.
Totally know what you mean with Spore and the piracy bit. There are all kinds of ways around paying for your game regardless of platform and it's been that way for decades! People did that since the early days. I don't condone piracy, but it's true that if they're gonna rip off the customer they're gonna end up seeing more people unwilling to pay for their games and support them.
If you are only gonna release a broken hunk of shit, why release at all?
Quality just doesn't mean a lot these days. Why do you think their video game purchasing standards would be all that different?
I disagree with regards to gaming. While I agree that standards have changed these days in our tolerance for lesser quality products, when it comes to games, gamers are surprisingly picky about what is put out, that is, at least in the area of MMO-type gaming from my experience. I have played a great number of games and if it's made crappy, is buggy or the servers have problems, I have no problem dropping the game and moving onto another one. Maybe it's different for consoles but I doubt it.
Agreed. I don't see how anyone, as a public figure, can complain about criticism at all. They chose that field of work, it comes with the territory, whether they like it or not, people ought to be able to state their opinions, outside of slanderous statements.