They did - but given your present tense in your post I felt it a good idea to follow up. Personally I think they did the right thing. Now, if only the WSJ would lighten up -- when the price of online news is $0 everywhere else, I'm not going to pay to view their site. Not going to subscribe to the print paper either, so since I am doing without since they can't see the writing on the wall, they lose the chance to market to me. Their loss.
The days of newspapers being able to stick AP articles into the paper are long over.
Should be, but isn't. There have been times when I've read the exact same article five times in a row when trying to get more information about something, but the papers are too lazy to do more than copy and paste from the AP Feed. And that was just this week or last. Or both.
I think it was the NewYork Times that wont let people view articles unless they buy an account.
The "price" of an NYT account is $0. And well worth it considering the NYT doesn't do (much) what so many papers do and just shove a pretty site around a boring wire-service (usually AP) news article that is found in hundreds of other places.
Obviously given that you "just want to develop something", you "want to give developing a try" you're (and this is still true) going to do it on windows.
What about the fact that OS X comes with a free copy of the Developer Tools and the fact that Linux comes with free compilers (or you can easily obtain said free compilers)? Is Visual Basic free? I seem to remember that it is not, but could someone who knows for sure let us know? I know that if I wanted to learn programming, I'd rather do it using a system that uses standardized file formats, has a standardized UI and clear UI guidelines -- and doesn't charge an arm and a leg for the tools needed to do the actual programming.
Otherwise, the computer doesn't "work", and they've asked them to fix it.
The store will either laugh in their face and say "you want us to do WHAT?" or say "Sure, we can do that, here is the price list for that software and for the installation fee." No self-respecting business is going to do something illegal for its customers, because sooner or later they will be turned in and possibly driven out of business by the consequences and financial world of hurt.
Why are you blaming the manufacturer for the failings of programmers? They aren't exactly holding guns to peoples' heads and saying "don't code this kind of app", now are they? No. They aren't. Put the blame where it belongs -- on shortsighted programmers that have blinders so big they can't see the people clamoring for whatever game might be available for other platforms that isn't Mac native.
And where I come from, it means what's said is wrong, but it doesn't say a THING about the person who said it. I did not call you a name, I did not insult you personally, I said what you said was wrong. You reacted by personally calling me a name that has no place in polite conversation and put you squarely in the "why should I respect you?" category. You've got to earn that respect back now.
And yes, I know you don't have an iphone, but if you are switching to the iPhone, you would be switching to AT&T, therefore you would be subject to the AT&T iPhone contract, which specifies internet access must be FROM the device, not from a computer attached to it. Surely, you could have read the contract on your own -- you can read it without agreeing to it, as you always should before signing anything. (yes, I know a lot of people don't. doesn't change the fact that you should).
Hey, wait a second, I didn't call you names nor is it warranted. Who pissed in YOUR cheerios if you're going to fling personal insults at someone who posts something you don't like?
There IS no other source for App Store apps OTHER THAN THE APP STORE, it's that simple.
If AT&T ever offers the service officially then no you wouldn't lose service. If they don't, it's a violation of contract. Didn't you read your contract? Your data service must only be used for internet access from the device -- which means NO tethering. You do it anyway, you run the risk of losing service.
Now how simple was that? Why don't you just call and ask your service provider instead of asking on the internet, then calling people names when they don't tell you what you want to hear?
What part of "unavailable" did you not get? you can't just copy it from one phone to another -- it's not like the DRM-free AAC store. iphone apps are wrapped in DRM. Unless you can point to proof that it's broken, then you're just spouting BS.
In other words, you want to expose users to security holes rather than patch everything to be safe ad secure. There is plenty of reason to update when you have crappy old software that only works with insecure clients. Good job. Care to explain how you made a choice to leave security holes open and force users into insecure software to your bosses? Better fix it BEFORE you get a virus/get hacked.
For something this vital, I shouldn't have to muck around in the config file. I removed the script because there was no way to get rid of this behavior -- I looked in every single config page in the settings dialog and it wasn't there. No, this does not count.
These people need to get over their need to inflate page views and let us turn it off the proper way.
I'm a troll for being sick of the crappy attitude people have where they have blinders on about Europe/Japan being so much cooler? It's a legitimate opinion/gripe.
It seems to me like a lot of people have the attitude that somehow everything is better in Europe or Japan. Enough already. There's more to life than how fast you can download porn, illegal torrents, and other pointless stuff.
there's a fingerprint on my rear-view mirror, you're damn right I'm driving that thing back to the dealer and demanding he fix it.
It would take far less time and expense (gas ain't cheap anymore, yaknow) to "fix" it your own damn self with a cloth wipe and a bottle of Windex that you probably have already under your kitchen sink.
I don't think anyone's an idiot necessarily, even for that; you shouldn't rely on a single opinion of something to decide whether or not you want it, and you certainly should get hands-on experience if you can.
How do you know what he has and hasn't actually seen, incidentally? I'm not saying it's not true, but how do you know what reviewers say based on hearsay and what they are actually looking at?
But then you'll have blurry, washed-out picture! also, watch out: some TVs can't display captions over component in, which ruins your picture quality even more.
Are you the one who's hearing-impaired/deaf, or is it a family member? (Just curious). Do you ever go to theaters that have rear-window or open captioning or, like me, are you sick of dealing with noise, overpriced tickets/food, and just wait for the DVD/bluray, and watch at home?
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They did - but given your present tense in your post I felt it a good idea to follow up. Personally I think they did the right thing. Now, if only the WSJ would lighten up -- when the price of online news is $0 everywhere else, I'm not going to pay to view their site. Not going to subscribe to the print paper either, so since I am doing without since they can't see the writing on the wall, they lose the chance to market to me. Their loss.
The days of newspapers being able to stick AP articles into the paper are long over.
Should be, but isn't. There have been times when I've read the exact same article five times in a row when trying to get more information about something, but the papers are too lazy to do more than copy and paste from the AP Feed. And that was just this week or last. Or both.
I think it was the NewYork Times that wont let people view articles unless they buy an account.
The "price" of an NYT account is $0. And well worth it considering the NYT doesn't do (much) what so many papers do and just shove a pretty site around a boring wire-service (usually AP) news article that is found in hundreds of other places.
I seem to remember reading somewhere that the DTrace "bug" has been "fixed".
Obviously given that you "just want to develop something", you "want to give developing a try" you're (and this is still true) going to do it on windows.
What about the fact that OS X comes with a free copy of the Developer Tools and the fact that Linux comes with free compilers (or you can easily obtain said free compilers)? Is Visual Basic free? I seem to remember that it is not, but could someone who knows for sure let us know? I know that if I wanted to learn programming, I'd rather do it using a system that uses standardized file formats, has a standardized UI and clear UI guidelines -- and doesn't charge an arm and a leg for the tools needed to do the actual programming.
Otherwise, the computer doesn't "work", and they've asked them to fix it.
The store will either laugh in their face and say "you want us to do WHAT?" or say "Sure, we can do that, here is the price list for that software and for the installation fee." No self-respecting business is going to do something illegal for its customers, because sooner or later they will be turned in and possibly driven out of business by the consequences and financial world of hurt.
Why are you blaming the manufacturer for the failings of programmers? They aren't exactly holding guns to peoples' heads and saying "don't code this kind of app", now are they? No. They aren't. Put the blame where it belongs -- on shortsighted programmers that have blinders so big they can't see the people clamoring for whatever game might be available for other platforms that isn't Mac native.
Maybe, then, you shouldn't be seeing the boogeyman in every closet. Good way to not be taken seriously, when things like this happen.
Anyway, I still think you will be waiting for a very long time (read: forever).
And where I come from, it means what's said is wrong, but it doesn't say a THING about the person who said it. I did not call you a name, I did not insult you personally, I said what you said was wrong. You reacted by personally calling me a name that has no place in polite conversation and put you squarely in the "why should I respect you?" category. You've got to earn that respect back now.
And yes, I know you don't have an iphone, but if you are switching to the iPhone, you would be switching to AT&T, therefore you would be subject to the AT&T iPhone contract, which specifies internet access must be FROM the device, not from a computer attached to it. Surely, you could have read the contract on your own -- you can read it without agreeing to it, as you always should before signing anything. (yes, I know a lot of people don't. doesn't change the fact that you should).
Hey, wait a second, I didn't call you names nor is it warranted. Who pissed in YOUR cheerios if you're going to fling personal insults at someone who posts something you don't like?
There IS no other source for App Store apps OTHER THAN THE APP STORE, it's that simple.
If AT&T ever offers the service officially then no you wouldn't lose service. If they don't, it's a violation of contract. Didn't you read your contract? Your data service must only be used for internet access from the device -- which means NO tethering. You do it anyway, you run the risk of losing service.
Now how simple was that? Why don't you just call and ask your service provider instead of asking on the internet, then calling people names when they don't tell you what you want to hear?
What part of "unavailable" did you not get? you can't just copy it from one phone to another -- it's not like the DRM-free AAC store. iphone apps are wrapped in DRM. Unless you can point to proof that it's broken, then you're just spouting BS.
How will you do that when the tethering app was pulled?
Then you'll be waiting forever because AT&T doesn't offer tethering on the iphone, for whatever silly reason.
I think you need a better forum, then -- one that isn't full of nothing but fanboys.
[citation needed] that doesn't print an error. Please post a corrected link.
In other words, you want to expose users to security holes rather than patch everything to be safe ad secure. There is plenty of reason to update when you have crappy old software that only works with insecure clients. Good job. Care to explain how you made a choice to leave security holes open and force users into insecure software to your bosses? Better fix it BEFORE you get a virus/get hacked.
For something this vital, I shouldn't have to muck around in the config file. I removed the script because there was no way to get rid of this behavior -- I looked in every single config page in the settings dialog and it wasn't there. No, this does not count.
These people need to get over their need to inflate page views and let us turn it off the proper way.
The idea to require Paypal for all transactions was cancelled.
Yes, but you don't have to avoid "flippant" terms as long as it sounds Latin. There are lots of examples of so-called 'flippant' names out there.
I'm a troll for being sick of the crappy attitude people have where they have blinders on about Europe/Japan being so much cooler? It's a legitimate opinion/gripe.
It seems to me like a lot of people have the attitude that somehow everything is better in Europe or Japan. Enough already. There's more to life than how fast you can download porn, illegal torrents, and other pointless stuff.
No, they'd just go and buy something else that has the features they want. It's not like there aren't a bazillion phones out there to choose from.
there's a fingerprint on my rear-view mirror, you're damn right I'm driving that thing back to the dealer and demanding he fix it.
It would take far less time and expense (gas ain't cheap anymore, yaknow) to "fix" it your own damn self with a cloth wipe and a bottle of Windex that you probably have already under your kitchen sink.
I don't think anyone's an idiot necessarily, even for that; you shouldn't rely on a single opinion of something to decide whether or not you want it, and you certainly should get hands-on experience if you can.
How do you know what he has and hasn't actually seen, incidentally? I'm not saying it's not true, but how do you know what reviewers say based on hearsay and what they are actually looking at?
But then you'll have blurry, washed-out picture! also, watch out: some TVs can't display captions over component in, which ruins your picture quality even more.
Are you the one who's hearing-impaired/deaf, or is it a family member? (Just curious). Do you ever go to theaters that have rear-window or open captioning or, like me, are you sick of dealing with noise, overpriced tickets/food, and just wait for the DVD/bluray, and watch at home?