FTFA:
"Only members of Cuomo’s inner circle are told his PIN, sources say."
"Internal back-and-forth messages — whether on paper or by email or PIN-to-PIN messaging — are not by law available to the public, said Robert Freeman, of the state Committee on Open Government."
He broke no laws, and nothing he did reduced information available to the public. What's the problem?
A corporation without leaders is like a foot without a big toe. And Steve Ballmer isn't always gonna be here to be that big toe for us. I think that we owe a big round of applause to our newest, bestest buddy, and big toe... Steve Ballmer.
From what I've heard, the problem lies in the older GMA card drivers from Intel which Intel doesn't (want to) release 64-bit drivers for. I have seen the same issues in Windows Vista 64-bit and I've heard complaints about the 7 releases too (very glitchy).
That's the most persuasive thing I've read yet. I can easily see a pissing match between two large corporations pushing responsibility for the drivers on each other. In the end though, it is Apple that will take the bigger reputation hit. People will remember the limited support for Macs for years while very few know what GMA even means.
We are talking about individual device drivers, not upgrading IRS computers. The interfaces are already well defined. The hardware is already well understood. There is an existing code base to work from. There might be half a dozen GPUs in question, which could be handled by half a dozen driver writers working alone for a couple of months.
Mountain Lion apparently doesn't play nice with 32-bit GPU drivers, and while Apple could spend time and resources bringing older models up to par, the Cupertino company decided it was better off dropping support altogether.
If this were a true hardware limitation, it would still be bad. But not wanting to update drivers? While you are sitting on $100 billion cash? How many driver writers do you need for the limited selection of tightly controlled hardware?
The current makeup of the US government means cooperation between parties is required to do anything useful. Current political polarization means no cooperation. The election has the possibility of changing this.
...spoilt brats who don't give a crap about anything unless it is fashionable
You worked yourself into a lather about someone else's choice of product, to the point of creating a caricature to beat up. Be happy with your own choices and don't obsess over people who make a different choice.
Black van pulls up and discharges a swat team: [*bing bong*] Resident: Who's there? Guy in black body armor: "Pizza man!"
I looked at the Ettus Research hardware for a while with the thought of experimenting, but my life is already saturated with work and tech. Software radio will remain alongside playing the guitar as something cool I wanted to do, but could not squeeze in between/. postings.
I'm sure Amazon will innovate in information harvesting and content steering with their Kindle phone. I trust Amazon as much as I trust Facebook to design and control my phone.
I don't see Apple shoving a grand unified UI down the throats of its tablet, laptop, and desktop users.
Some Apple Mac applications are being switched to the iOS version (like the Airport utility) and previously iOS only applications are being added to Mac OS (like iMessage in Mountain Lion). The direction is there, but not yet a unified UI.
And I don't see Apple users complaining or getting confused by tablet gestures vs keyboard/mouse operations.
With the magic pad and mouse, Mac users already are familiar with gestures on a desktop OS.
I'm betting the flood of Apple investment in Chinese factories during these proceedings was the larger part of the deal with the Chinese government to allow Apple to use the trademark. The 60 million is more for show so Apple can be painted as being in the wrong instead of being shook down. In the end, Apple will continue to make billions and the Chinese government will get a cut.
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FTFA:
"Only members of Cuomo’s inner circle are told his PIN, sources say."
"Internal back-and-forth messages — whether on paper or by email or PIN-to-PIN messaging — are not by law available to the public, said Robert Freeman, of the state Committee on Open Government."
He broke no laws, and nothing he did reduced information available to the public. What's the problem?
When will the rest of the world catch up to the awesomeness of imperial units?
Whelp, there goes a big toe...
A corporation without leaders is like a foot without a big toe. And Steve Ballmer isn't always gonna be here to be that big toe for us. I think that we owe a big round of applause to our newest, bestest buddy, and big toe... Steve Ballmer.
"...honking does no good, because robots do not care if you honk at them."
Not if the auto-pilot is an 800 series terminator.
I'm surprised the MPAA and RIAA did not dress this up as "Consumer Relief Access Protection".
It might be better to buy the software instead of leaving a trail of your theft with the Apple store.
From what I've heard, the problem lies in the older GMA card drivers from Intel which Intel doesn't (want to) release 64-bit drivers for. I have seen the same issues in Windows Vista 64-bit and I've heard complaints about the 7 releases too (very glitchy).
That's the most persuasive thing I've read yet. I can easily see a pissing match between two large corporations pushing responsibility for the drivers on each other. In the end though, it is Apple that will take the bigger reputation hit. People will remember the limited support for Macs for years while very few know what GMA even means.
You can make a huff about it but really they just don't care about you and your old computer.
Maybe. You are speculating about their motives. I'm speculating about an internet rumor on their reasoning. Let's call it a draw.
We are talking about individual device drivers, not upgrading IRS computers. The interfaces are already well defined. The hardware is already well understood. There is an existing code base to work from. There might be half a dozen GPUs in question, which could be handled by half a dozen driver writers working alone for a couple of months.
Mountain Lion apparently doesn't play nice with 32-bit GPU drivers, and while Apple could spend time and resources bringing older models up to par, the Cupertino company decided it was better off dropping support altogether.
If this were a true hardware limitation, it would still be bad. But not wanting to update drivers? While you are sitting on $100 billion cash? How many driver writers do you need for the limited selection of tightly controlled hardware?
Ugh.
If you eat enough Doritos before traveling, the laser will only detect cool ranch flavor.
"we missed on some innovation..."
"we weren't ready for it..."
"not being focused on the new, innovative technologies..."
and finally: "I would not say that we failed to innovate."
He gets you what you want, because he knows someone who has it and can arrange delivery
You just described a pimp.
I bet RIM executives read this and leaped into action.
Exec: We should innovate too, get our top people on it!
Flunky: Who?
Exec: Our TOP PEOPLE!!!
The current makeup of the US government means cooperation between parties is required to do anything useful. Current political polarization means no cooperation. The election has the possibility of changing this.
I remember jive and swedish chef...
I plugged a quote from the movie Airplane! into a Swedish Chef translator:
"thet hunky moost be-a messeeng veet my oold lady"
...spoilt brats who don't give a crap about anything unless it is fashionable
You worked yourself into a lather about someone else's choice of product, to the point of creating a caricature to beat up. Be happy with your own choices and don't obsess over people who make a different choice.
...they *will* be knocking on your door.
Black van pulls up and discharges a swat team:
[*bing bong*]
Resident: Who's there?
Guy in black body armor: "Pizza man!"
I looked at the Ettus Research hardware for a while with the thought of experimenting, but my life is already saturated with work and tech. Software radio will remain alongside playing the guitar as something cool I wanted to do, but could not squeeze in between /. postings.
I'm sure Amazon will innovate in information harvesting and content steering with their Kindle phone. I trust Amazon as much as I trust Facebook to design and control my phone.
After opening with a false premise like "storied history of leadership", do you really want to read more?
No matter where you go, there you are.
I don't see Apple shoving a grand unified UI down the throats of its tablet, laptop, and desktop users.
Some Apple Mac applications are being switched to the iOS version (like the Airport utility) and previously iOS only applications are being added to Mac OS (like iMessage in Mountain Lion). The direction is there, but not yet a unified UI.
And I don't see Apple users complaining or getting confused by tablet gestures vs keyboard/mouse operations.
With the magic pad and mouse, Mac users already are familiar with gestures on a desktop OS.
Not even a sonic screwdriver could fix this.
...villagers get their pitch forks and torches and kill the SOB.
Run Z-bone[1], run!
[1] I had a FB account once, so I'm close enough to Zuckerberg to call him Z-bone.
I'm betting the flood of Apple investment in Chinese factories during these proceedings was the larger part of the deal with the Chinese government to allow Apple to use the trademark. The 60 million is more for show so Apple can be painted as being in the wrong instead of being shook down. In the end, Apple will continue to make billions and the Chinese government will get a cut.