Jobs has filled Apple with the kind of people he sees fit to be there. Apple isn't Steve Jobs -- that seems like an insult to both Jobs and all the people who work there. He is certainly responsible for making the company into what it is today, but the company would continue do fine without him.
Why upload the video onto the device if you don't yet have the subtitles?
Apple never gave in to anyone with regards to folders and multitasking. I'm sure it was on their road map right from the start. And I'm sure they'll improve the way iOS handles documents, but they won't be introducing the Finder for iOS to do it.
Also, in general, "I can't see why X...", as an argument, only betrays a failure of imagination or empathy in the speaker. Better to explain why X is not a good idea, or why not-X is a good idea.
My understanding of iCloud is that developers are able to create the same syncing abilities as Apple's apps. So it shouldn't matter if there is a file type that Apple hasn't anticipated. As for multiple apps for the same document, I'm not too sure. I think the idea is more to send a document between apps. I remember seeing something about document management and it seemed much improved in iOS 5, but I can't find it.
I look at it this way: iTunes does what I'd normally do with a file system, and more. Such as keeping smart playlists if you're limited on space. Sure, you could write a script to do that, but I'd rather use the existing script tailored specifically for that purpose that is iTunes. I guess if you're on Linux, it's another story. And also understandable if you have to use iTunes on Windows. But that is more to do with the availability and quality of iTunes than filesystem vs dedicated music manager.
What I mean is, you should never need to resort to having to deal with the file system, which is basically like a manual sync. At least not on a stream-lined device like a tablet. I understand the problem of unanticipated document types, but have you got an example of how that is a problem in practice? If you don't yet have an application installed to make use of a type of document, then why is it so important to be able to upload the file to the device before you install the app to deal with it? It's a problem that "power users" might face, for sure. But if you're a power user, you probably still frequently use a desktop OS, not matter how much you use your tablet.
What do you transfer files for? Serious question, because one of the greatest things Apple has done with the iPad is get rid of the antiquated concept of the file system. Obviously, iOS is a work in progress, but I can't see why I'd want to put files on a tablet computer a year from now.
Perhaps a bigger question: Is it a double layer disc that will suffer from cracked spindles all the time? Never had that problem with my own DVDs, but that doesn't mean I don't like renting stuff from the library.
Another big question: Will the surface be made of some fancy nano-self-healing polymer, or will it still get scratched to s***?
You can't be serious. USB flash drives are cheap enough and readily available. They're also more reliable, smaller, faster, and reusable compared to DVDs. The Air already ships with a USB drive (not sure if it's read-only). And DVDs can still be included with hardware that has optical drives, if they decide they want to continue supporting an outdated technology for a little while longer.
The way things are with iTunes and iOS, along with iCloud coming up, seems more like the silver age to me. Golden would be if Apple continued successfully while also becoming more open source/IP-free or Linux made a finished product as good as Apple. Napster was the bronze age.
Good point - the Lynx can apply negative pitch but this adds minor weight to cause gravitic pull. It's not like this hoax aircraft generating 1G thrust downward.
What I meant was, if an RC heli can produce as much force in both directions, then there's no reason you couldn't design a real heli that could do the same thing, even if it required the use of flat blades (which it shouldn't). And if that's the case, then why assume this craft couldn't be capable of such a thing? Sorry for the misunderstanding.
BTW. I think some of the kit helis have flat blades, probably because they're easier to manufacture.
No one is removing copies of FCP7 from users. I suspect some people will be using for a couple more years.
How long has FCP been around? I bet it must be a mammoth task to make sure all the backwards compatibility is maintained. Effort that Apple obviously thinks is better spend looking forward.
Sometimes it makes sense to wipe the slate clean. It's not like they make these moves all the time. Could they have handled the situation better? Sure. And who's to say they won't? I hasn't even been a week.
An RC heli is a real heli, last time I checked. The only reason other helis don't is a design decision. I don't know what blade airfoil profiles has to do with any of this since that is also a design decision.
This may be a hoax, but there's no reason why an aircraft, especially a helicopter, can't generate just as much downwards thrust as upwards thrust/lift. I do it all the time.
The difference is, in many households, there is more than one person watching. I don't want stock tickers or anything. And if someone had the nerve to try something like that, I'd stop them and tell them that's what iPads are for.
By contrast, D-Dalus is particularly suited for such conditions and can thrust upwards and hence "glue down" on landing, which it can also do on a moving vehicle.
My RC heli has as much negative pitch as it does positive. Many large helis also have a slight amount of negative pitch, precisely to "glue down" when landing on a ship.
I've also seen something like this before in an aviation museum, although, I'm not sure if it works on the same principle or if it was a working prototype.
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Jobs has filled Apple with the kind of people he sees fit to be there. Apple isn't Steve Jobs -- that seems like an insult to both Jobs and all the people who work there. He is certainly responsible for making the company into what it is today, but the company would continue do fine without him.
Why upload the video onto the device if you don't yet have the subtitles?
Apple never gave in to anyone with regards to folders and multitasking. I'm sure it was on their road map right from the start. And I'm sure they'll improve the way iOS handles documents, but they won't be introducing the Finder for iOS to do it.
Also, in general, "I can't see why X...", as an argument, only betrays a failure of imagination or empathy in the speaker. Better to explain why X is not a good idea, or why not-X is a good idea.
Or perhaps I just imagine things differently.
My understanding of iCloud is that developers are able to create the same syncing abilities as Apple's apps. So it shouldn't matter if there is a file type that Apple hasn't anticipated. As for multiple apps for the same document, I'm not too sure. I think the idea is more to send a document between apps. I remember seeing something about document management and it seemed much improved in iOS 5, but I can't find it.
I look at it this way: iTunes does what I'd normally do with a file system, and more. Such as keeping smart playlists if you're limited on space. Sure, you could write a script to do that, but I'd rather use the existing script tailored specifically for that purpose that is iTunes. I guess if you're on Linux, it's another story. And also understandable if you have to use iTunes on Windows. But that is more to do with the availability and quality of iTunes than filesystem vs dedicated music manager.
What I mean is, you should never need to resort to having to deal with the file system, which is basically like a manual sync. At least not on a stream-lined device like a tablet. I understand the problem of unanticipated document types, but have you got an example of how that is a problem in practice? If you don't yet have an application installed to make use of a type of document, then why is it so important to be able to upload the file to the device before you install the app to deal with it? It's a problem that "power users" might face, for sure. But if you're a power user, you probably still frequently use a desktop OS, not matter how much you use your tablet.
What do you transfer files for? Serious question, because one of the greatest things Apple has done with the iPad is get rid of the antiquated concept of the file system. Obviously, iOS is a work in progress, but I can't see why I'd want to put files on a tablet computer a year from now.
When is Slashdot not in some ways similar to an AOL chatroom?
Perhaps a bigger question: Is it a double layer disc that will suffer from cracked spindles all the time? Never had that problem with my own DVDs, but that doesn't mean I don't like renting stuff from the library.
Another big question: Will the surface be made of some fancy nano-self-healing polymer, or will it still get scratched to s***?
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Much appreciated, if you're still sending them out.
Thanks.
I'm ok to wait. I just hope my username isn't taken already. Or perhaps it's reserved if I already have Google account?
BS. Apple doesn't need to resort to such methods to get publicity. They already have more than they could have imagined.
You can't be serious. USB flash drives are cheap enough and readily available. They're also more reliable, smaller, faster, and reusable compared to DVDs. The Air already ships with a USB drive (not sure if it's read-only). And DVDs can still be included with hardware that has optical drives, if they decide they want to continue supporting an outdated technology for a little while longer.
The way things are with iTunes and iOS, along with iCloud coming up, seems more like the silver age to me. Golden would be if Apple continued successfully while also becoming more open source/IP-free or Linux made a finished product as good as Apple. Napster was the bronze age.
I'm guessing Apple's next display will also be large hub/breaker-box -- a much better version of their current display designed for laptops.
Forget flat blades.
Good point - the Lynx can apply negative pitch but this adds minor weight to cause gravitic pull. It's not like this hoax aircraft generating 1G thrust downward.
What I meant was, if an RC heli can produce as much force in both directions, then there's no reason you couldn't design a real heli that could do the same thing, even if it required the use of flat blades (which it shouldn't). And if that's the case, then why assume this craft couldn't be capable of such a thing? Sorry for the misunderstanding.
BTW. I think some of the kit helis have flat blades, probably because they're easier to manufacture.
No one is removing copies of FCP7 from users. I suspect some people will be using for a couple more years.
How long has FCP been around? I bet it must be a mammoth task to make sure all the backwards compatibility is maintained. Effort that Apple obviously thinks is better spend looking forward.
Sometimes it makes sense to wipe the slate clean. It's not like they make these moves all the time. Could they have handled the situation better? Sure. And who's to say they won't? I hasn't even been a week.
Better in what way?
Almost as insane as a tablet computer that doesn't run desktop apps.
WTF where they thinking, starting from a clean slate?
But this is all besides the point. Are you saying that a "real" heli would not fly if it had flat blades?
Real helis main-rotor blades are not flat. They are "twisted" or "curved" so the part nearest the hub generates more lift.
Every single helicopter ever to fly? Are you sure about that?
An RC heli is a real heli, last time I checked. The only reason other helis don't is a design decision. I don't know what blade airfoil profiles has to do with any of this since that is also a design decision.
This may be a hoax, but there's no reason why an aircraft, especially a helicopter, can't generate just as much downwards thrust as upwards thrust/lift. I do it all the time.
The difference is, in many households, there is more than one person watching. I don't want stock tickers or anything. And if someone had the nerve to try something like that, I'd stop them and tell them that's what iPads are for.
Does the Mac version have a different design spec, or is it about trying to offer as similar experience as possible on both platforms?
By contrast, D-Dalus is particularly suited for such conditions and can thrust upwards and hence "glue down" on landing, which it can also do on a moving vehicle.
My RC heli has as much negative pitch as it does positive. Many large helis also have a slight amount of negative pitch, precisely to "glue down" when landing on a ship.
I've also seen something like this before in an aviation museum, although, I'm not sure if it works on the same principle or if it was a working prototype.
A video would have been nice.