It's not about what they know, it's about their credibility in opinions such as above. In this case, Microsoft is simply pushing their agenda instead of really looking out for students. I'm all for exposing kids to technology the right way. It's not about replacing chalk, pen, pencil and paper with electronics but using electronics where it makes sense.
I believe this feature is more for corporate IT (the real administrators) rather than for individual administrators of the system. Although corporate IT has some control, it basically centers around limiting the installation and not the execution of applications. For home use, I'm sure this is going to be disabled quickly - just like the firewall.
I think they are simply an extension to your smartphone (in this case your iPhone). If you don't use your smartphone that much, then you obviously will not need a smartwatch like Apple's. What's also interesting is that many smartwatches also include bio/health monitors. Something your smartphone can't do on its own.
Well it's a competitive world and knowledge is power. In most expert forums however, I noticed that Googling an argument is often not enough to win your point. It might impress a few novice but that's about it.
Great to see they will also contribute to open source software. Software is no longer the arcane art it used to be. Almost anyone with some basic skills can contribute in some way. It's not all about coding.
It's a bit like watching a skilled performer. They are so good at it, they make it look easy. Then, when you try to do the same, everything ends up in main().
I think smart watches still have a lot to prove. We'll see if Apple entry in the market will make a difference. I think it will. Apple wouldn't be investing in something like this without knowing it has a winner but time will tell. For now I'm also sticking with no watch.
So if your field was mechanical engineering then your opinion would like have been different. Doesn't mean one should have less respect for the skills required to build either.
But a smart watch? It adds no actual value to its user, it is exclusively a way of telling the world that you are stupid and rich enough to not care about how you spend money; a fashion statement.
Why some people on tech boards so upset with smart watches? Is it because helps make technology available to the masses? I don't get it.
"How do you sell something nobody actually needs?"
Ok but what are people to do with their extremely disposable income? Luxury items does serve an important purpose. Remember that an internet connected computer is a luxury item to many on this planet.
I understand are running a limited by invitation only "beta" programme. Hopefully all they bugs are being worked out. Regardless that's a good price except it's financing some of the debugging. Perhaps the price will go up once they go full production.
What will make Windows Phone succeed is the same thing that will make OS X succeed and it mainly boils down to apps. Microsoft is trying to leverage its quasi monopoly on desktops while Apple is trying to leverage its lead in mobile to get people on OS X.
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It's not about what they know, it's about their credibility in opinions such as above. In this case, Microsoft is simply pushing their agenda instead of really looking out for students. I'm all for exposing kids to technology the right way. It's not about replacing chalk, pen, pencil and paper with electronics but using electronics where it makes sense.
Isn't science simply reverse engineering the universe?
Someone obviously didn't read the sign.
Headlines need impact. I like: Galaxies Star've to death
Funny how the rich are able to get the poor to vote for sustaining their party.
I believe this feature is more for corporate IT (the real administrators) rather than for individual administrators of the system. Although corporate IT has some control, it basically centers around limiting the installation and not the execution of applications. For home use, I'm sure this is going to be disabled quickly - just like the firewall.
I think they are simply an extension to your smartphone (in this case your iPhone). If you don't use your smartphone that much, then you obviously will not need a smartwatch like Apple's. What's also interesting is that many smartwatches also include bio/health monitors. Something your smartphone can't do on its own.
Competing against Apple isn't just about the product but it's the entire experience. So far Samsung has tried but so far is not making money.
I think it's interesting to see Microsoft continuing to be inspired by Linux. For a while, it was the other way around.
If their goal is to promote the use of bitcoins, then it's job done. Everyone knows about bitcoins - perhaps despite their efforts.
Well it's a competitive world and knowledge is power. In most expert forums however, I noticed that Googling an argument is often not enough to win your point. It might impress a few novice but that's about it.
Great to see they will also contribute to open source software. Software is no longer the arcane art it used to be. Almost anyone with some basic skills can contribute in some way. It's not all about coding.
It's a bit like watching a skilled performer. They are so good at it, they make it look easy. Then, when you try to do the same, everything ends up in main().
I remember in school using a PDP 11/70 with RSTS/E.
I think smart watches still have a lot to prove. We'll see if Apple entry in the market will make a difference. I think it will. Apple wouldn't be investing in something like this without knowing it has a winner but time will tell. For now I'm also sticking with no watch.
So if your field was mechanical engineering then your opinion would like have been different. Doesn't mean one should have less respect for the skills required to build either.
But a smart watch? It adds no actual value to its user, it is exclusively a way of telling the world that you are stupid and rich enough to not care about how you spend money; a fashion statement.
Why some people on tech boards so upset with smart watches? Is it because helps make technology available to the masses? I don't get it.
"How do you sell something nobody actually needs?"
Ok but what are people to do with their extremely disposable income? Luxury items does serve an important purpose. Remember that an internet connected computer is a luxury item to many on this planet.
I understand are running a limited by invitation only "beta" programme. Hopefully all they bugs are being worked out. Regardless that's a good price except it's financing some of the debugging. Perhaps the price will go up once they go full production.
Without the obligation to return them to Earth, they'll pretty much be considered disposable astronauts.
Well even if you just read the summary, he succeeded in bringing some awareness albeit at great personal cost.
What will make Windows Phone succeed is the same thing that will make OS X succeed and it mainly boils down to apps. Microsoft is trying to leverage its quasi monopoly on desktops while Apple is trying to leverage its lead in mobile to get people on OS X.
They win bids because that's what the system requires in order to get the business. Not sure why Oracle or anyone else would do things differently.
I believe he referred to banning for use by the Chinese government not by the Chinese people.
Not all methods of electricity generation produce greenhouse gasses. Lowering coal and other ghg emitting plants should be where to put our efforts.