You beat me to it. I don't feel obliged to rush out every weekend and see Hollywood's latest attempt to separate me from my $$$. If it turns out to be good I'll eventually rent it, or not. The film industry is not one I'll blindly support.
Strike one was when they charged me for a disc that I did return
They all do that. It is part of their business model. I got charged by Redbox for two discs that were returned. So what if they lose a customer? They made $50 and still have the discs to rent out. There are 6 billion other people to bilk before they run out.
What did you do when the Rebox didn't give you the onscreen return confirmed message and you didn't get a return receipt via e-mail?
I cancelled my Netflix subscription over *much* less. Strike one was when they charged me for a disc that I did return. (You don't get a strike two or a strike three with me.)
If that is your strategy for getting through life then you are going to be sorely disappointed, and I sincerely doubt you maintain that position for something you want.
However jailbreak users had a fix for this vulnerability available immediately right from the device itself, while non jailbreak users had to wait for Apple to provide one, and then must tether their device to a computer, download a large firmware file, reflash it and then restore all their settings to the device in order to be immune to the exploit.
I don't let third parties patch my systems, at work or at home. But... Both tethering and the large firmware file are accurate but no longer true in iOS5 due possibly in September. The reflash and "restore" is currently handled by iTunes in one operation. I use the bunny ears for restore because I don't know the specifics, but the end user experience is to click "OK" when prompted to update and a bit later the phone is updated and ready for use. There is no separate restore.
The iPhone 3G (the actual product name) is no longer for sale (and hasn't been for a year now). That makes 3 sufficiently distinct iPhones. But even if you consider *every* model of iPhone, that's still significantly less fragmented than Android is counting only currently sold models.
Acting like there's any sort of similarity with regards to fragmentation is laughable.
I can't decide if the GP is serious or not, but you are correct: Three devices and one has two models for different networks. All can upgrade to the latest iOS. Seems pretty simple, especially to the developers I've talked to.
Well played, good sir! Now excuse me whilst I go to the store and decide if I want the iPhone 3, 3GS, 4 in GSM, or 4 in CDMA. Because they all come with different OSes and capabilities. But I know, that's not fragmentation!
I have an Open AP that unless you are in the house or up against my glass you are NOT getting in. and no you posers claiming you can do it with a cantenna cant. I have a 27db gain 2 foot dish and I cant get into it until I am 4 feet from the house. There are advantages to having aluminum siding and aluminum window screens plus the AP residing in the basement on the floor.
Do not underestimate the power of 60 years of lead based paints.
Agreed. I bought into the lie and replaced all the incandescents in my house with first generation bulbs. No surprise they they had a slow start time, their light output fell dramatically in the first couple of months, and I experienced multiple failures in the first year. I a few years later replaced them all with "new" ones (I don't know what generation they were by then) and besides a few failures in the first year, three of them overheated to the point where the ceramic base was discolored brown. I yanked every single one and went back to incandescents and life is good. I no longer stress about an expensive light bulb quickly failing or falling down the stairs because the light isn't on after flipping the switch. The wifey loves the 200W bulb I put in the basement so we can see while doing laundry.
Looking at the responses here I agree that the applications are very specific. You have to read the very fine print (if it's there's any at all) to find out the do's and dont's of CFL. It's to the point where I think the only successful application is at the top of a metal pole, base down, no enclosure, climate controlled environment, and turned on only once a day. And plan for two CFLs for every incandescent replaced to get the same light output. Grrrrr...
I'm anxious for LED but the giant ugly assemblies they're put in are disguised heat sinks so I'm not hopeful.
Because it would cost more money to keep it flight-ready in space than on the ground. And we've already seen what one uncontrolled re-entry looks like.
Meh. Highly specialized requirements + unlimited funding = try to justify with a non-space use. Looking at the list I'm unimpressed. If Goodyear wanted tires that have a 10,000 mile greater tread life I think they could have done that independently.
1. Baby formula with supplement 2. Goodyear tires with additional 10,000 mile tread life 3. Tiny pump 4. Better tuna nets 6. Rescue equipment (think better jaws of life) 7. Biodegradable commercial lubricant 8. Better insulation 9. Infrared camera 10. Possible Solutions for Osteoporosis Patients
Slashdot Mirror
Even with a dictionary you fail to grasp the meaning of "unlimited"?
I wonder what 2 hours a night 3 nights a week of 480p content from youtube, hulu or netflix would add up to.
About 30 pounds.
You beat me to it. I don't feel obliged to rush out every weekend and see Hollywood's latest attempt to separate me from my $$$. If it turns out to be good I'll eventually rent it, or not. The film industry is not one I'll blindly support.
in 3... 2... 1...
Strike one was when they charged me for a disc that I did return
They all do that. It is part of their business model. I got charged by Redbox for two discs that were returned. So what if they lose a customer? They made $50 and still have the discs to rent out. There are 6 billion other people to bilk before they run out.
What did you do when the Rebox didn't give you the onscreen return confirmed message and you didn't get a return receipt via e-mail?
I cancelled my Netflix subscription over *much* less. Strike one was when they charged me for a disc that I did return. (You don't get a strike two or a strike three with me.)
If that is your strategy for getting through life then you are going to be sorely disappointed, and I sincerely doubt you maintain that position for something you want.
I guess "iOS 4.3.4 Prevents Hacking and Jailbreaking" wasn't true after all.
It was for about 12 hours...
Is that what they're calling locking down a device these days?
No, that is what we call removing arbitrary privileged code execution vulnerabilities in web browsers.
Definitely. It's the same thing Google did with Android in 2008. They patched an exploit that was also used to jailbreak phones.
However jailbreak users had a fix for this vulnerability available immediately right from the device itself, while non jailbreak users had to wait for Apple to provide one, and then must tether their device to a computer, download a large firmware file, reflash it and then restore all their settings to the device in order to be immune to the exploit.
I don't let third parties patch my systems, at work or at home. But... Both tethering and the large firmware file are accurate but no longer true in iOS5 due possibly in September. The reflash and "restore" is currently handled by iTunes in one operation. I use the bunny ears for restore because I don't know the specifics, but the end user experience is to click "OK" when prompted to update and a bit later the phone is updated and ready for use. There is no separate restore.
Yes, I don't go to porn sites to look at the pictures. I read the (PDF) articles.
Name one legitimate reason to want to jailbreak your phone now days.
Ownership. No other reason is necessary.
If you have to jb your phone to feel like you own it then you bought the wrong phone.
The iPhone 3G (the actual product name) is no longer for sale (and hasn't been for a year now). That makes 3 sufficiently distinct iPhones. But even if you consider *every* model of iPhone, that's still significantly less fragmented than Android is counting only currently sold models.
Acting like there's any sort of similarity with regards to fragmentation is laughable.
I can't decide if the GP is serious or not, but you are correct: Three devices and one has two models for different networks. All can upgrade to the latest iOS. Seems pretty simple, especially to the developers I've talked to.
Well played, good sir! Now excuse me whilst I go to the store and decide if I want the iPhone 3, 3GS, 4 in GSM, or 4 in CDMA. Because they all come with different OSes and capabilities. But I know, that's not fragmentation!
You want the one with bigger gee bees.
Hans can code with hibernation sickness?
For the record, chiropractors are fraudsters, voodoo witch doctors in suits who take in the gullible.
Sorry your experience was so negative. I've had good luck with them for two different issues.
I have never seen a laptop that did not require considerable effort to get wireless networking going.
Did you press Submit 10 years ago? Your wireless network may need more effort as it appears you have some network latency.
I have an Open AP that unless you are in the house or up against my glass you are NOT getting in. and no you posers claiming you can do it with a cantenna cant. I have a 27db gain 2 foot dish and I cant get into it until I am 4 feet from the house. There are advantages to having aluminum siding and aluminum window screens plus the AP residing in the basement on the floor.
Do not underestimate the power of 60 years of lead based paints.
"I'm going to Disneyland!"
After reading that link I'm more concerned about them than I was before.
Agreed. I bought into the lie and replaced all the incandescents in my house with first generation bulbs. No surprise they they had a slow start time, their light output fell dramatically in the first couple of months, and I experienced multiple failures in the first year. I a few years later replaced them all with "new" ones (I don't know what generation they were by then) and besides a few failures in the first year, three of them overheated to the point where the ceramic base was discolored brown. I yanked every single one and went back to incandescents and life is good. I no longer stress about an expensive light bulb quickly failing or falling down the stairs because the light isn't on after flipping the switch. The wifey loves the 200W bulb I put in the basement so we can see while doing laundry.
Looking at the responses here I agree that the applications are very specific. You have to read the very fine print (if it's there's any at all) to find out the do's and dont's of CFL. It's to the point where I think the only successful application is at the top of a metal pole, base down, no enclosure, climate controlled environment, and turned on only once a day. And plan for two CFLs for every incandescent replaced to get the same light output. Grrrrr...
I'm anxious for LED but the giant ugly assemblies they're put in are disguised heat sinks so I'm not hopeful.
I thought apps whose interface didn't follow iOS standards where forbidden.
Fascinating.
Clowns everywhere are disappointed at your "ass clown" slur you insensitive clod (with the possible exception of that one in Tripping the Rift).
Fine, pick and choose your comparisons. How many teachers, policemen, and education programs for at risk youth could we have bought?
http://www.idlewords.com/2005/08/a_rocket_to_nowhere.htm
Because it would cost more money to keep it flight-ready in space than on the ground. And we've already seen what one uncontrolled re-entry looks like.
Meh. Highly specialized requirements + unlimited funding = try to justify with a non-space use. Looking at the list I'm unimpressed. If Goodyear wanted tires that have a 10,000 mile greater tread life I think they could have done that independently.
1. Baby formula with supplement
2. Goodyear tires with additional 10,000 mile tread life
3. Tiny pump
4. Better tuna nets
6. Rescue equipment (think better jaws of life)
7. Biodegradable commercial lubricant
8. Better insulation
9. Infrared camera
10. Possible Solutions for Osteoporosis Patients