Apple wasn't collecting users' actual location; they were collecting the cell towers they were near. Beyond that, it was a bug that, when reported, was fixed within days.
Heaven forbid someone just tell Apple (or whatever company) that they have a bug, so not scare people over nothing.
I know; why is Apple wasting their time on this? Let the market continue to decide not to buy Android tablets on their own. Injunctions are not necessary.
I'm an Android developer because my job requires it, but I wouldn't buy an Android device. When it comes to my personal phone, I'm just a user, and users would much rather have an app or device with five working features than one with fifty buggy features. I like the mobile space because, unless I finally start developing for iOS, I get to approach it as an ordinary user.
Some people, developers or not, work better with multiple monitors; others don't need it.
That aside. Why on earth would someone take a monitor from someone else's desk without asking?? Not really fire-able, but sounds like grounds for disciplinary action for someone in the accounting department...
Wow, that's actually a really good idea. You'd still have to pay guards to keep them working, but w/o housing, you'd save a lot. Another benefit is, say you have them repairing buildings for the city or whatever; you're also teaching them a trade that they can use when they get out of jail. Maybe they'd learn the value of work and go legit. I'm sure there are some downsides, like this might not work for violent criminals, etc.
My cat can tell it's his own reflection in a mirror; he uses it to see his face while grooming. If he sees carpet fuzz or something, he'll wipe it off. I didn't know animals, other than apes, could reason this well.
I think if Google tried to take control back from the carriers, like Verizon, they might have HTC, etc. fork Android. They may even make changes that make Verizon Android phones incompatible with the mainstream OS. Of course, you probably can't do that and still call your phone "Android," but if they think they can pull it off through differentiation...
Excellent idea, but, personally, the issue is that bosses or clients could call. It would be one thing to have one weekend a month on-call, but it's another to live like that. It may sound dumb, but the constant anxiety that someone could call means you can never really rest, even on vacation. I love what I do and I love helping coworkers, but it really wears on you.
If it gets to be too much, I know Taco Bell will always be there...
1. Xerox management didn't want the GUI; they thought no one would want a computer in their home. 2. Apple paid for the ideas in stock. 3. Apple hired a number of the engineers from Xerox.
If we're using Wikipedia as a source: "Xerox was allowed to buy pre-IPO stock from Apple in exchange for engineer visits and an understanding that Apple would create a GUI product" - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PARC_(company)#Adoption_by_Apple
Not 100% sure on these details: John Sculley and Apple's management wrote a poorly worded contract with MS, allowing them to use elements of the Mac UI. As legend goes, he's not a bad guy; he just didn't understand that he was giving away the crown jewels. Apple sued MS, but because of the contract, they got away with it. Not ethical, IMHO, but totally legal.
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Using an old XP machine always makes me think, "Oh yeah, now I remember how fast everything used to be."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRON_Project#cite_note-1
"The Most Popular Operating System in the World"
http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/31855.html
Umm, that article is from 2003!
This patch is already out there; what's the point of this article??? http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1447
Funny, there's a whole sketch about a machine that only goes ping. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arCITMfxvEc
"making up lies by using an older standard of what a super-computer is"
Older standard == lies?
And Apple fans are the crazy ones...
Apple wasn't collecting users' actual location; they were collecting the cell towers they were near. Beyond that, it was a bug that, when reported, was fixed within days. Heaven forbid someone just tell Apple (or whatever company) that they have a bug, so not scare people over nothing.
A society where bribery is a way of business will have short-term gains, but is doomed to long-term failure.
Didn't know download.com was still around...
MS made Windows + Office a dominant combination
Fortunately, Apple's slogan isn't, "Embrace, extend, extinguish."
I know; why is Apple wasting their time on this? Let the market continue to decide not to buy Android tablets on their own. Injunctions are not necessary.
They're not toys, but you can have fun using them.
I'm an Android developer because my job requires it, but I wouldn't buy an Android device. When it comes to my personal phone, I'm just a user, and users would much rather have an app or device with five working features than one with fifty buggy features. I like the mobile space because, unless I finally start developing for iOS, I get to approach it as an ordinary user.
Nope, sounds like they represent the average consumer...
Some people, developers or not, work better with multiple monitors; others don't need it.
That aside. Why on earth would someone take a monitor from someone else's desk without asking?? Not really fire-able, but sounds like grounds for disciplinary action for someone in the accounting department...
I repeated his point to emphasize that he had a good idea. Don't mod me.
Wow, that's actually a really good idea. You'd still have to pay guards to keep them working, but w/o housing, you'd save a lot. Another benefit is, say you have them repairing buildings for the city or whatever; you're also teaching them a trade that they can use when they get out of jail. Maybe they'd learn the value of work and go legit. I'm sure there are some downsides, like this might not work for violent criminals, etc.
Good point - I'll ask him.
My cat can tell it's his own reflection in a mirror; he uses it to see his face while grooming. If he sees carpet fuzz or something, he'll wipe it off. I didn't know animals, other than apes, could reason this well.
Have you read the book?
No, I didn't even know there was a book.
Have you played the game?
Yes, yes I have.
2) Making manufacturer skins removable
I think if Google tried to take control back from the carriers, like Verizon, they might have HTC, etc. fork Android. They may even make changes that make Verizon Android phones incompatible with the mainstream OS. Of course, you probably can't do that and still call your phone "Android," but if they think they can pull it off through differentiation...
Excellent idea, but, personally, the issue is that bosses or clients could call. It would be one thing to have one weekend a month on-call, but it's another to live like that. It may sound dumb, but the constant anxiety that someone could call means you can never really rest, even on vacation. I love what I do and I love helping coworkers, but it really wears on you.
If it gets to be too much, I know Taco Bell will always be there...
PDF's don't have to take 15 seconds to load:
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/addons.php
Woz didn't say that.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/18/exclusive-woz-misquoted-almost-every-app-that-i-have-is-bette/
"Almost every app that I have is better on the iPhone"
Does Aunt Martha have the ability to order online to begin with? Does she even own a computer?
1. Xerox management didn't want the GUI; they thought no one would want a computer in their home.
2. Apple paid for the ideas in stock.
3. Apple hired a number of the engineers from Xerox.
If we're using Wikipedia as a source: "Xerox was allowed to buy pre-IPO stock from Apple in exchange for engineer visits and an understanding that Apple would create a GUI product" - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PARC_(company)#Adoption_by_Apple
Not 100% sure on these details: John Sculley and Apple's management wrote a poorly worded contract with MS, allowing them to use elements of the Mac UI. As legend goes, he's not a bad guy; he just didn't understand that he was giving away the crown jewels. Apple sued MS, but because of the contract, they got away with it. Not ethical, IMHO, but totally legal.