You missed my point; the physical format of the device requires you lay it down on something or use it one handed. eReader, ok. Media player, fine. Web browser? Not so much. Email? Again, not so much. IM? I don't know anyone who actually likes using a virtual keyboard. Smartphone users do it because their mobile options are limited, but that's not a niche this device is trying to fill.
Most users who would have a tablet will also have a laptop, complete with keyboard AND is easier to use on the couch. They will use their laptops for email, browsing and IM.
Ok, you tell me what use a tablet is then. I can see it as a fancy media player...but other than that, what? eReader? Web browser? I realize many geeks are skilled in browsing one-handed ( myself included ), but that's not a skill that the general public is interested in learning.
What problem is a tablet trying to solve that would dismiss the format's failings?
It's not that blackberry can't make an OS...it's just that their OS isn't one I want to use for recreational purposes. Corporate email? Ok, they've got that locked up, I'll grant them that. But usable might be a bit of a stretch.
And a tablet? It's a niche market, at best. Sure, because apple released a tablet everyone's nipples are hard for one, but honestly it's a flash in the pan. What app will really drive people to a device with no keyboard, or any physical input method whatsoever? Portable media player is about all I've got here.
If you want to boil it down to such a question, then yes; it is morally and ethically OK to trick a person ( not a dog, straw man again ) when they have a choice otherwise.
Unless you want to argue that only a small subset of people in the world ( or this country ) are responsible for their own choices, and as such only those can be held responsible for their actions. That's not a road I want to go down, nor is it sustainable in any sense.
Stupid people will make stupid decisions, but it's their choice and no one else's; hence their responsibility.
Except...I'm not being strapped down, force fed bullshit. It's advertising, and I have the option of walking away from it. The will power argument applies here, strictly BECAUSE it's one's choice whether they pay attention or not.
One of the major problems with the country is the lack of willpower exhibited by supposed adults. It's even worse when we are talking about parents. I don't fault McDonald's in their efforts, I do fault parent's inability to say no. It's not hard, certainly not hard when your child understands that YOU are in charge.
Who do you propose we put in charge of monitoring companies? A government agency? That's never a good answer, as most government agencies couldn't find their ass with both hands. The ultimate answer is that parents need to instill the will power in their children themselves, not some agency run on incompetence.
I quote one of my favorite historical figures ( strictly because he was an arrogant asshole );
"Fix Reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve the homage of reason than of blindfolded fear." - T. Jefferson
It's a stigma with the profession; IT folks are more interested in shiny technology than in implementing methods that improve business efficiency. Sadly, because folks at all levels of an organization are more likely to make emotional decisions instead of logical ones, new administrators are forced to play the game. I could explain my position in such a way that a toddler would see the logic of it, but because it's emotional and not logical, my point falls on deaf ears.
As people get to know me, they trust my judgement more and more. Which is still an emotional decision, but one which works in my favor.
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Except, you know, you can set the laptop/netbook down, and the screen presents itself at an angle.
I've used an iPad, but perhaps I'm missing this functionality of it somehow?
( one of us is very confused. Given you still don't really understand what I'm saying, I'm guessing it's you )
You missed my point; the physical format of the device requires you lay it down on something or use it one handed. eReader, ok. Media player, fine. Web browser? Not so much. Email? Again, not so much. IM? I don't know anyone who actually likes using a virtual keyboard. Smartphone users do it because their mobile options are limited, but that's not a niche this device is trying to fill.
Most users who would have a tablet will also have a laptop, complete with keyboard AND is easier to use on the couch. They will use their laptops for email, browsing and IM.
So again, what niche is everyone trying to fill?
That's exactly why I said that. Having used WinMo, blackberry definitely has the edge.
While the Blackberry OS does suck, it's nowhere near the the level of suck that is Windows Mobile. Maybe that'll change with 7, who knows.
Ok, you tell me what use a tablet is then. I can see it as a fancy media player...but other than that, what? eReader? Web browser? I realize many geeks are skilled in browsing one-handed ( myself included ), but that's not a skill that the general public is interested in learning.
What problem is a tablet trying to solve that would dismiss the format's failings?
That's two strikes, I'm waiting for the third.
It's not that blackberry can't make an OS...it's just that their OS isn't one I want to use for recreational purposes. Corporate email? Ok, they've got that locked up, I'll grant them that. But usable might be a bit of a stretch.
And a tablet? It's a niche market, at best. Sure, because apple released a tablet everyone's nipples are hard for one, but honestly it's a flash in the pan. What app will really drive people to a device with no keyboard, or any physical input method whatsoever? Portable media player is about all I've got here.
Either/or, frankly.
I fully support this. Especially if mud is involved.
Ah yes, I see that it doesn't fall under what I was thinking.
I'll take an older and more experienced developer over "young and hip" any day of the week.
File this story under "A fail that counts as a win"
Let's not forget that most asteroids have natural thrusters, and can "course correct" at any time.
( this may not apply here, I have no idea where the asteroid was in relation to the sun )
I would see something like that working like RHEL vs CENTOS.
Some companies would pay the fee ( for extended support? ), while others would use the free alternative.
And let's face it, there would be a free alternative. Within minutes of the announcement, a million forks would be created from the last release.
I spend quite a bit of time in Jalisco, Mexico.
If you want to boil it down to such a question, then yes; it is morally and ethically OK to trick a person ( not a dog, straw man again ) when they have a choice otherwise.
Unless you want to argue that only a small subset of people in the world ( or this country ) are responsible for their own choices, and as such only those can be held responsible for their actions. That's not a road I want to go down, nor is it sustainable in any sense.
Stupid people will make stupid decisions, but it's their choice and no one else's; hence their responsibility.
Except...I'm not being strapped down, force fed bullshit. It's advertising, and I have the option of walking away from it. The will power argument applies here, strictly BECAUSE it's one's choice whether they pay attention or not.
Nice straw man though.
Bullshit.
One of the major problems with the country is the lack of willpower exhibited by supposed adults. It's even worse when we are talking about parents. I don't fault McDonald's in their efforts, I do fault parent's inability to say no. It's not hard, certainly not hard when your child understands that YOU are in charge.
Who do you propose we put in charge of monitoring companies? A government agency? That's never a good answer, as most government agencies couldn't find their ass with both hands. The ultimate answer is that parents need to instill the will power in their children themselves, not some agency run on incompetence.
Yes, because it's not as if she's putting her best features forward.
It's a bit like deciding which candidate to vote on based on their campaign.
Not to point out a flaw in your logic, but one kinda follows the other, don't you think?
There's a comparison in here somewhere between what Pakistan is doing and the Texas school book stuff.
In both cases, we have religion so terrified of concepts that they actively seek to block the dissemination of said concepts.
I quote one of my favorite historical figures ( strictly because he was an arrogant asshole );
"Fix Reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve the homage of reason than of blindfolded fear." - T. Jefferson
I had hoped that the subject line would give light to the fact that I was being sarcastic.
I really should have known better.
A single tool to do EVERYTHING?
It's like they don't even USE linux.
Right, is there a point you are trying to make?
Shotwell is also completely devoid of Mono.
I take issue with this last line. I LIKE c#/.net. If I get to use it in more places, this is a good thing.
Isn't the whole shtick about open source the fact that we get more options?
In 20 years, when people are going over the archive they are going to run across this strange verb called "tweet" that means nothing to them.
Hell, could be as little as 5.
It's a stigma with the profession; IT folks are more interested in shiny technology than in implementing methods that improve business efficiency. Sadly, because folks at all levels of an organization are more likely to make emotional decisions instead of logical ones, new administrators are forced to play the game. I could explain my position in such a way that a toddler would see the logic of it, but because it's emotional and not logical, my point falls on deaf ears.
As people get to know me, they trust my judgement more and more. Which is still an emotional decision, but one which works in my favor.