The article reads like a big Apple bash, even though Thunderbolt is Intel's tech. The points about cost are probably valid but the whole thing comes off as a big unsourced bitchfest.
You're missing reality - it's not a phone, it's a computer with phone software. I know that's exactly what the post you replied to said, but apparently it went right over your head.
I must live in some different world than the rest of you, my world isn't controlled by corporations at all. Not a single corporation, big or small, forces me to do anything at all.
What happened to the rest of you? Are you mistaking your inability to say "no" to things you want as being controlled?
The reality is that powerful people are powerful, always and forever. The only possible way to fight that is to decentralize power, but we're on the complete opposite track.
Just so I'm clear - you have a browser that does what you want, but you're complaining because not every browser does everything you want? Or maybe your use of the word "forcing" is a clue - does Google have a gun to your head to ensure that you use Chrome? Is it Swordfish style, so you're also getting a bj from Halle Berry? Cause AWESOME.
You seem to be making the unfounded assumption that I'm some sort of Apple fan. I own a few Apple products, sure. I develop for a lot of different platforms, so I own a hell of a lot of computers from a hell of a lot of manufacturers. Not really a fan of any of them, per se. I'm too much of a realist to get caught up in that.
From a purely logical perspective, basic atheism is indeed not a religion. However, that has nothing to do with people who fervently oppose Apple. False analogies prove nothing.
Haters amuse me quite a bit, though. Expending all that energy to be negative, then trying to deny it's an energy expenditure... delicious.
That works right up until you need privileges outside that isolation, as nearly all non-trivial software would.
Unless you think maybe every computer user should be required to develop the expertise required to understand what that would even entail, which I assure you is not happening anytime ever.
make file load/save dialogs a part of the OS
Yeah, they are already. Have been for a long-ass time.
so that the app can exchange data without ever having filesystem access
This is a just a specific example of your "isolation" principle, with the exact same objections.
Yeah, and you know what'll happen if people either do or don't overanalyse the implications? The same stuff. The analysis doesn't drive the reality, and it certainly isn't the important part.
I'm aware that my opinion will be unpopular here, where overintellectual masturbation is basically the order of the day. Just don't mistake the fact that you love that dreamy feeling with any actual importance.
You are correct, this is not extreme fundamentalism. Unfortunately, the FSF apparently has no idea how to make their point without using the language of extreme fundamentalism, and as such, they are painted with that same brush.
Here's a hint to help those fellas out: Whenever you're writing something for a general audience and you get that feeling of satisfaction over how clever your wordplay is, slap yourself in the face and rewrite it. You're going to come off like a self-righteous know-it-all douchebag.
Well... he has an absolutist moral code. I don't know if you can say it's on offer, exactly, unless ramming it down everyone's throat who happens to make eye contact with him counts.
This is Slashdot, where words like "insane" and "evil" and "ethical" and "moral" have nothing to do with reality and everything to do with whether someone made money. If your company made a profit, it is actually insanely evil.
But there are sooooo many other Linux distributions you can choose. This particular distribution isn't aiming to be everything to everyone, it's aiming to be a lot of things for a lot of people. Allowing total configurability tends to not be helpful in achieving that goal.
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What does "shot themselves in the foot" even mean in this context? Is it not "cool" enough for you or something?
The article reads like a big Apple bash, even though Thunderbolt is Intel's tech. The points about cost are probably valid but the whole thing comes off as a big unsourced bitchfest.
You're missing reality - it's not a phone, it's a computer with phone software. I know that's exactly what the post you replied to said, but apparently it went right over your head.
I must live in some different world than the rest of you, my world isn't controlled by corporations at all. Not a single corporation, big or small, forces me to do anything at all.
What happened to the rest of you? Are you mistaking your inability to say "no" to things you want as being controlled?
Half of me is excited for the white-knuckle thrill ride and half of me dreads what crap they will spew forth.
Populists are as good at math as they are at running things.
You know... their customers are their community, so looking out for their customers is showing care for their community.
The reality is that powerful people are powerful, always and forever. The only possible way to fight that is to decentralize power, but we're on the complete opposite track.
Oh I don't think there's anything wrong with it myself, although I do have a little issue with the word "swipe" in relation to BSD-licensed code.
So to those doubting Apple hate is a religion, look at the moderation history of my post.
Yup, first thing I thought of reading the summary.
Almost funny, Unixy types taking an idea from Windows. I bet that's a hard one to swallow.
Just so I'm clear - you have a browser that does what you want, but you're complaining because not every browser does everything you want? Or maybe your use of the word "forcing" is a clue - does Google have a gun to your head to ensure that you use Chrome? Is it Swordfish style, so you're also getting a bj from Halle Berry? Cause AWESOME.
You seem to be making the unfounded assumption that I'm some sort of Apple fan. I own a few Apple products, sure. I develop for a lot of different platforms, so I own a hell of a lot of computers from a hell of a lot of manufacturers. Not really a fan of any of them, per se. I'm too much of a realist to get caught up in that.
From a purely logical perspective, basic atheism is indeed not a religion. However, that has nothing to do with people who fervently oppose Apple. False analogies prove nothing.
Haters amuse me quite a bit, though. Expending all that energy to be negative, then trying to deny it's an energy expenditure... delicious.
It's also amusing how much of a religion opposing Apple seems to be. I have to wonder if the grand irony is lost on you haters.
run all apps in complete isolation
That works right up until you need privileges outside that isolation, as nearly all non-trivial software would.
Unless you think maybe every computer user should be required to develop the expertise required to understand what that would even entail, which I assure you is not happening anytime ever.
make file load/save dialogs a part of the OS
Yeah, they are already. Have been for a long-ass time.
so that the app can exchange data without ever having filesystem access
This is a just a specific example of your "isolation" principle, with the exact same objections.
So? Do you have an actual point or are you so zealous that you have to scream into the void about irrelevant details?
Yeah, and you know what'll happen if people either do or don't overanalyse the implications? The same stuff. The analysis doesn't drive the reality, and it certainly isn't the important part.
I'm aware that my opinion will be unpopular here, where overintellectual masturbation is basically the order of the day. Just don't mistake the fact that you love that dreamy feeling with any actual importance.
Yeah, crazy how this American website talks about American stuff, isn't it?
You are correct, this is not extreme fundamentalism. Unfortunately, the FSF apparently has no idea how to make their point without using the language of extreme fundamentalism, and as such, they are painted with that same brush.
Here's a hint to help those fellas out: Whenever you're writing something for a general audience and you get that feeling of satisfaction over how clever your wordplay is, slap yourself in the face and rewrite it. You're going to come off like a self-righteous know-it-all douchebag.
Well... he has an absolutist moral code. I don't know if you can say it's on offer, exactly, unless ramming it down everyone's throat who happens to make eye contact with him counts.
Even though Stallman is absolutely right about free software
You must have a very personal definition of either "absolutely" or "right" but I'm going to go ahead and guess it's actually both.
This is Slashdot, where words like "insane" and "evil" and "ethical" and "moral" have nothing to do with reality and everything to do with whether someone made money. If your company made a profit, it is actually insanely evil.
Overintellectualization is a disease. Relax on the deeper meaning, folks, and enjoy life.
But there are sooooo many other Linux distributions you can choose. This particular distribution isn't aiming to be everything to everyone, it's aiming to be a lot of things for a lot of people. Allowing total configurability tends to not be helpful in achieving that goal.
Have you time-traveled from the 70s?