Are manufacturers of network equipment really still making IPv4-only devices... 20 years after the IPv6 standard and with a significant percentage of the Internet using it?
Even 10 years ago it would be idiotic to sell an enterprise-grade network device that didn't support IPv6. Who would want to buy an expensive network device and run the risk that IPv6 would make it useless in a few years?
I personally cannot remember the last router or switch that I have worked on that didn't support IPv6.
Perhaps your friend's ISP needs to upgrade their equipment anyway.
I am all for in-app purchases as long as they can be capped at something reasonable. $5000 is not reasonable.
Your total in-app purchases should never be more than what you would charge for a retail box of a big-name game. $100 tops.
I can completely see wanting to pay as little as possible to try a game out. Once you know you like it, go ahead and unlock 100% of the content for a total of $70 or so.
I basically did this with Magic: The Gathering on my iPad. Paid around $50 all said-and-done to get all the available collections and expansions.
And I do think it is pretty frivolous to sue over the deal.
But there is a point to be made here. I think Apple could do better... this sort of thing hints at Apple's motivations. They want you to buy a new phone every year and do everything they can to force obsolescence and lock in.
I bought a used iPhone 4S on ebay a couple of months ago to try out an iOS device.
The device was in a factory default state when I got it (as expected).
After setting up iTunes, creating an AppleID (which required a CC!) and running through all the updates I found that the phone was basically unusable because it was so slow.
If they are going to be around for 12 years, why not pass on the USB charging port and instead use a wireless charging pad.
Not all devices support wireless charging today, but within 12 years, I am sure every device will use wireless charging. This could even spur faster adoption of wireless charging devices.
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The video did not auto play for me either.
I am using IE11.
Are manufacturers of network equipment really still making IPv4-only devices... 20 years after the IPv6 standard and with a significant percentage of the Internet using it?
Even 10 years ago it would be idiotic to sell an enterprise-grade network device that didn't support IPv6. Who would want to buy an expensive network device and run the risk that IPv6 would make it useless in a few years?
I personally cannot remember the last router or switch that I have worked on that didn't support IPv6.
Perhaps your friend's ISP needs to upgrade their equipment anyway.
Yes, you can certainly make an Apple ID with no credit card.
However, I believe that to use the AppStore at all, you need a credit card (even for free apps).
Also, this article is talking about "in-app purchases" which are not subjected to the same rules or security measures as app purchases.
I am all for in-app purchases as long as they can be capped at something reasonable. $5000 is not reasonable.
Your total in-app purchases should never be more than what you would charge for a retail box of a big-name game. $100 tops.
I can completely see wanting to pay as little as possible to try a game out. Once you know you like it, go ahead and unlock 100% of the content for a total of $70 or so.
I basically did this with Magic: The Gathering on my iPad. Paid around $50 all said-and-done to get all the available collections and expansions.
Radiolab also did a netcast on this.
You are not wrong.
And I do think it is pretty frivolous to sue over the deal.
But there is a point to be made here. I think Apple could do better... this sort of thing hints at Apple's motivations. They want you to buy a new phone every year and do everything they can to force obsolescence and lock in.
There are so many things wrong with that statement about the current level of robotics and AI I don't even know where to begin.
Oh, you mean like how we call phones and other devices/software "smart"?
I am with you, my friend. I roll my eyes every time some new marketing term is used.
I really don't think we need to be giving robots human-like skin and noodley appendages.
It's like one of those Halloween manikins that people put in their yards that are motion activated.... makes me jump every time...
This very article would seem to disagree with your statement.
But, you may be right.
I am simply sharing my experience with an iPhone 4. It seemed relevant.
Interesting. It is probably one of those things where I just wasn't looking in the right place because I am used to different UI's.
I find that is fairly common when using Apple products.. you have to sort of "unlearn what you have learned".
Thanks for the reply
I bought a used iPhone 4S on ebay a couple of months ago to try out an iOS device.
The device was in a factory default state when I got it (as expected).
After setting up iTunes, creating an AppleID (which required a CC!) and running through all the updates I found that the phone was basically unusable because it was so slow.
Well, it was a red laser technology just like DVD so backward compatibility was less complex.
For BR players to be able to read DVDs it has to have a separate laser.
There was also my long standing bias against Sony at play too.
I am a big fan of the underdog and the fact that FB owns Oculus just makes me not want to touch it.
I know there is the Samsung deal (Gear VR).
It seems like 2016 will be the year of the VR headset wars.
How do you think it will turn out? Oculus on top? Unfortunately, I am guessing this will be the case.
I was also a big fan of HD-DVD (for the inexpensive / backward compatibility aspects)... I clearly don't have very good predictive skills.
I heard it stated by Microsoft's CMO Chris Capossela in the last Windows Weekly podcast.
As for Linux. Microsoft Azure officially supports several different Linux distributions.
Perhaps they mean that the recording device is a "third", undisclosed (and therefor eavesdropping) listener.
no one uses our cloud
Azure is the #2 cloud platform after AWS. Just sayin'.
I, too, bury my head in the sand to hide from things I don't like. Sweet, sweet, echo chamber.
This has been happening to me all week.
I am using IE 11 (at work).
I AM A JPEG
Best. Costume. Idea. Ever.
I think this was released just in time for the drunken selfie new year bonanza.
Internet Explorer has nothing to do with this....
If they are going to be around for 12 years, why not pass on the USB charging port and instead use a wireless charging pad.
Not all devices support wireless charging today, but within 12 years, I am sure every device will use wireless charging. This could even spur faster adoption of wireless charging devices.
Because you want to continue your life of crime unimpeded?
Here's what you do. Get the "free" service from the city. Use it when you need it. Turn on airplane mode when you don't need it.
Nor sand worms
A wall is a boundary...