Not surprisingly, most people have a very earth-centric reaction to this kind of idea. If we are a simulation then certainly our entire universe is a simulation and has been from the beginning. Why would we immediately assume that this simulation is being run by humans on some future "real" earth? Why would we assume that we are even the most interesting part of the simulation? In fact, the "real" universe isn't necessarily anything like our own. It could have completely different laws of physics making it fundamentally different from anything we can comprehend. We can only guess as to the purpose of it but one thing is certain, if this simulation is left to run on its own with no interaction from our "masters" then our entire future is already decided because both randomness and free will are illusions. Anyway, I reckon that's true regardless of whether or not the universe is real.
Give it a wide screen aspect ratio. It's just better.
Make two models, a small one for people who want to carry it around in their front pocket and a bigger one for those of us who think a tiny screen sucks. Also, bigger enclosure means bigger battery.
Don't encourage developers to write lots of 3D games unless the hardware can really handle it AND 3D graphics look good on that screen. Personally, I always thought the PS1 was just trying too hard when it came to 3D games. If you can't do it well, don't do it.
It would be nice if it doubled as a portable music player. I guess that means that those little disks would have to be (re)writable so I don't know how likely that is but it would be a big selling point.
For the record, Carbon is not a transitional API. People will be writing apps with Carbon long after compatibility with the classic MacOS has ceased to be a concern. OSX's Classic Environment is a better example of a transitional compatability layer. An even better example would be the 68k emulator built into the MacOS during the transition to the PowerPC architecture because it's actually an emulator, Classic is not.
We've heard that 10.3 will include a more integrated Classic environment where Classic Mac OS apps will be given many of the benefits of Aqua.
Where did we hear this? I'd be a little surprised and disappointed to find out that Apple has spent their resources enhancing classic. I guess it's fair to expect it to get some modest enhancements with each major system release but is the Classic Environment really that important? Apple has done a better job than I think anyone expected in getting developers to embrace Carbon and Cocoa and as a result Classic has no value to most OSX users. Anyway, I don't think I'm alone in hoping Classic is more of an afterthought in 10.3.
You may criticize Bush's handling of the economy, but ask yourself this: If someone else were in his place (and assuming other things such as the war still happened), do you really, truthfully believe that the economy would be any better?
Earthquakes happen. Volcanos happen. Tornados happen. The Bush Administration created the current war so it's unreasonable to assume it would have happened had anyone else been in his place.
It's nice to see that the designers were brave enough to stray from the standard phone keypad layout but for what purpose? Style? If you're going to redesign something that everyone is familar with, make some improvements! How often do you actually enter numbers into your phone? What we need is an interface that dramatically improves on text entry.
I guess you didn't notice that we're dealing with a completely different DOJ now. One that's not remotely interested in justice. They let Microsoft off the hook once, do you really expect them to do anything about it now? They've got a lot more important things to do like arresting Californians for buying legal medical marijuana and spying on your phone conversations.
"Maybe thought should be given to the question why a terrorist wants to strike..."
Oh, didn't you know? It's because they're "evil" and they "hate freedom." See, the reasons are simple and impossible to sympathize with so gas up the old SUV, turn on Survivor, and quit asking questions.
The Finder can already use services and even provides a few. If it doesn't work with Cocoa Gestures, it's really more of a shortcoming with Cocoa Gestures, not the Finder. Anyway, most users don't care much about those features. Not that they aren't nice but most people either don't know they exist or don't see them as making much of a difference in everyday life. They certainly aren't important enough to warrant the kind of effort it would take to rewrite the Finder. I for one would much rather see Apple put their resources into something else.
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Not surprisingly, most people have a very earth-centric reaction to this kind of idea. If we are a simulation then certainly our entire universe is a simulation and has been from the beginning. Why would we immediately assume that this simulation is being run by humans on some future "real" earth? Why would we assume that we are even the most interesting part of the simulation? In fact, the "real" universe isn't necessarily anything like our own. It could have completely different laws of physics making it fundamentally different from anything we can comprehend. We can only guess as to the purpose of it but one thing is certain, if this simulation is left to run on its own with no interaction from our "masters" then our entire future is already decided because both randomness and free will are illusions. Anyway, I reckon that's true regardless of whether or not the universe is real.
Give it a wide screen aspect ratio. It's just better. Make two models, a small one for people who want to carry it around in their front pocket and a bigger one for those of us who think a tiny screen sucks. Also, bigger enclosure means bigger battery. Don't encourage developers to write lots of 3D games unless the hardware can really handle it AND 3D graphics look good on that screen. Personally, I always thought the PS1 was just trying too hard when it came to 3D games. If you can't do it well, don't do it. It would be nice if it doubled as a portable music player. I guess that means that those little disks would have to be (re)writable so I don't know how likely that is but it would be a big selling point.
Am I the only one getting a Dark Crystal vibe from this? (I consider that a good thing, by the way.)
Actually, for true anime fans (those that don't speak japanese anyway), there is no difference between watching and reading.
Your patriotic comments have brought a tear to my eye. I will now download 1,000,000 Dixie Chicks MP3s and then delete them to show my disgust.
For the record, Carbon is not a transitional API. People will be writing apps with Carbon long after compatibility with the classic MacOS has ceased to be a concern. OSX's Classic Environment is a better example of a transitional compatability layer. An even better example would be the 68k emulator built into the MacOS during the transition to the PowerPC architecture because it's actually an emulator, Classic is not.
Every living thing is a whore, the only difference is what each is willing to whore itself for. What makes one whore better than another?
We've heard that 10.3 will include a more integrated Classic environment where Classic Mac OS apps will be given many of the benefits of Aqua. Where did we hear this? I'd be a little surprised and disappointed to find out that Apple has spent their resources enhancing classic. I guess it's fair to expect it to get some modest enhancements with each major system release but is the Classic Environment really that important? Apple has done a better job than I think anyone expected in getting developers to embrace Carbon and Cocoa and as a result Classic has no value to most OSX users. Anyway, I don't think I'm alone in hoping Classic is more of an afterthought in 10.3.
Gee, I wonder why the rest of the world thinks Americans are such idiots...
You may criticize Bush's handling of the economy, but ask yourself this: If someone else were in his place (and assuming other things such as the war still happened), do you really, truthfully believe that the economy would be any better? Earthquakes happen. Volcanos happen. Tornados happen. The Bush Administration created the current war so it's unreasonable to assume it would have happened had anyone else been in his place.
You're absolutely right. Buffy the Vampire Slayer was a terrible movie.
With a manned mission to Mars possibly less than 20 years away, shouldn't we start looking at timekeeping systems that aren't tied to this rock?
Interesting. So is there any way that we can use a similar technique to get Nov 2004 to arrive a little sooner? Please?
It's nice to see that the designers were brave enough to stray from the standard phone keypad layout but for what purpose? Style? If you're going to redesign something that everyone is familar with, make some improvements! How often do you actually enter numbers into your phone? What we need is an interface that dramatically improves on text entry.
There are currently 4 Alien movies and Sigouney Weaver has stated often that she's interested in a 5th.
I guess you didn't notice that we're dealing with a completely different DOJ now. One that's not remotely interested in justice. They let Microsoft off the hook once, do you really expect them to do anything about it now? They've got a lot more important things to do like arresting Californians for buying legal medical marijuana and spying on your phone conversations.
"Maybe thought should be given to the question why a terrorist wants to strike..." Oh, didn't you know? It's because they're "evil" and they "hate freedom." See, the reasons are simple and impossible to sympathize with so gas up the old SUV, turn on Survivor, and quit asking questions.
The Finder can already use services and even provides a few. If it doesn't work with Cocoa Gestures, it's really more of a shortcoming with Cocoa Gestures, not the Finder. Anyway, most users don't care much about those features. Not that they aren't nice but most people either don't know they exist or don't see them as making much of a difference in everyday life. They certainly aren't important enough to warrant the kind of effort it would take to rewrite the Finder. I for one would much rather see Apple put their resources into something else.