No. Both decisions are suitable and it is left to the judgement of the driver, not you, to make that decision. The proper interpretation of a yellow is to stop only if it is safe to do so.
Exactly, but what's even more stupid is the assumption that Linux has something to offer Microsoft. Of all the problems MS faces, developing a desirable core OS isn't one of them and Linux wouldn't be at the top of their list even it it were. MS could develop an entirely new OS using a Windows emulation environment, but they wouldn't need either Linux OR WINE to make that happen.
It is not clear who you are speaking of when you refer to selfish pricks who drive as though there were no one else on the road. In my experience, the slow drivers more fit into that category than anyone else. Sharing a road takes cooperation and it's the slow and inattentive that cause many problems. Most speed limits are set low enough to make criminals out of the bulk of all drivers, so speeding is hardly an adequate measure of selfish driving.
"Unfortunately, the vast majority of Windows PCs (including pretty much every laptop ever made) also use these "inferior" screens, and nobody's tried to sue Dell yet."
Aside from the fact that you made a sweeping and unsubstantiated claim, perhaps Dell hasn't been sued because they don't commit false advertising regarding their display capabilities.
"The fact is that most people can't tell the difference, and aren't interested in paying four times as much to get a product that isn't noticably better unless you make your living working with colour."
That's true even for those graphics artists who believe they are getting a better platform in a mac because Apple says they do.
So I'm assuming that you are saying it's OK for Apple to lie about this...
Considering all the features he listed are software, just why would Apple have to charge so much when their competitors are able to deliver many of these now without upcharge?
The problem is with the jack shielding that prevents virtually all existing headphone plugs from being used. Everyone knows that except apparently you.
Using standard headphones is something that a lot of people would think natural for the world's greatest iPod. Not that many people care about taking phone calls while listening to music. That's for the excuse though.
Wouldn't that be an opportunity for Apple? Are they really that dependent on others to fix the bugs first? Can't Apple do their own bluetooth software AND the headset to match?
I thought Apple was innovative. The only thing innovative is people's excuses.
By the dark side you're referring to that force that's is causing your ridiculous whining, right?
How does the world's greatest multimedia phone do without supporting the oldest and most basic multimedia functionality again? Is MMS really that hard for Apple?
The Treo did succeed and it would be more successful now if its software wasn't of such poor quality. The iPhone does many things better than the Treo even ignoring the Treo's stability problems.
The Treo concept remains a desirable one so you answered your own question. The company that does the best job with this type of device will succeed. Right now it is Apple (among others).
"With that said, I don't understand why the hell people keep begging for GPS, I just feel that there are so many other better self GPS only products that get the job done that Apple shouldn't bother with that market."
Really? You are having trouble grasping the concept of integration? You see no value in having only one device in your pocket instead of two? A GPS unit you have with you will always be better than one you don't have.
As for battery life, GPS only consumes power when it is on. I'm amazed how people don't bother to think before commenting.
"What a lot of North American readers (like yourself) don't seem to understand..."
I fail to see anything in the parent post that suggests that he doesn't understand. In fact, it's likely that he understands all too well. Perhaps rather than take an argumentative tone in response, you simply add your point to further reinforce the his.
Now, if such large areas in the US can't justify 3G then how could they justify WiFi as an alternative? That is, after all, the Apple position on the matter.
"Face it, no OS has much to offer to the inexperienced user. The question is, how much does it take to become an experienced user? Or how much does the OS get in your way if you're inexperienced?"
What a ridiculous dismissal. There are real differences between platforms when it comes to usability for the inexperienced. Saying that an inexperienced user can't get value out of ANY platform is just arguing language instead of the issue.
It's a shame that you worked so hard to put together good arguments otherwise.
You're interest in the PS3 is for playing HD content and Microsoft isn't competing for your HD-playing money. They've already gotten their 360 sale and they are competing effectively on games. Sony needs you to buy more than the player, they need you to buy games.
People believe that HD viewing and game playing are somehow a powerful combined market but it isn't. Game consoles have a relatively young customer base. HD players have a much broader age range. The PS3 has proven itself a mediocre BR player as well. Go ahead and buy a PS3 just for playing HD content. Microsoft won't mind. Sony probably will.
Firewire was not "designed for heavy media/disk usage from the beginning", it was not designed for that use at all in the beginning. Disk attachment doesn't need isochronous transfers or peer to peer protocols. It's more accurate to say that firewire outperforms USB2 for disk attachment DESPITE not being designed for that use in the beginning.
Firewire is an abomination. So is USB. They're both advances over what came before them though. The real tragedy is that SSA, a technology vastly superior to either of them, lost out. At least we have SATA now.
It's not a NAS (that's Network Attached Storage) if you have to use an external box to attach it to a network. The USB disk only implements the "S" part.
So if your point is that a hard drive can be used over USB2, that's very insightful for you. You're just in the right place.
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No. Both decisions are suitable and it is left to the judgement of the driver, not you, to make that decision. The proper interpretation of a yellow is to stop only if it is safe to do so.
There is no cop in this case. It's an automated system.
What is "the law" you refer to? There is no "the" law.
If this were so clear, what would happen if we simply did away with yellow lights altogether?
Exactly, but what's even more stupid is the assumption that Linux has something to offer Microsoft. Of all the problems MS faces, developing a desirable core OS isn't one of them and Linux wouldn't be at the top of their list even it it were. MS could develop an entirely new OS using a Windows emulation environment, but they wouldn't need either Linux OR WINE to make that happen.
It is not clear who you are speaking of when you refer to selfish pricks who drive as though there were no one else on the road. In my experience, the slow drivers more fit into that category than anyone else. Sharing a road takes cooperation and it's the slow and inattentive that cause many problems. Most speed limits are set low enough to make criminals out of the bulk of all drivers, so speeding is hardly an adequate measure of selfish driving.
That's nonsense. Why don't you just stop and never go?
Roads are for getting places. Preparing to stop on a green is the approach of fools.
That assumes the goal of police traps is slowing traffic down. It is not.
"true videophobes" have more to complain about with the mac's screwed up gamma anyway.
"Unfortunately, the vast majority of Windows PCs (including pretty much every laptop ever made) also use these "inferior" screens, and nobody's tried to sue Dell yet."
Aside from the fact that you made a sweeping and unsubstantiated claim, perhaps Dell hasn't been sued because they don't commit false advertising regarding their display capabilities.
"The fact is that most people can't tell the difference, and aren't interested in paying four times as much to get a product that isn't noticably better unless you make your living working with colour."
That's true even for those graphics artists who believe they are getting a better platform in a mac because Apple says they do.
So I'm assuming that you are saying it's OK for Apple to lie about this...
Sorry, thought you were replying to a different post (which was all software features).
Considering all the features he listed are software, just why would Apple have to charge so much when their competitors are able to deliver many of these now without upcharge?
The problem is with the jack shielding that prevents virtually all existing headphone plugs from being used. Everyone knows that except apparently you.
Using standard headphones is something that a lot of people would think natural for the world's greatest iPod. Not that many people care about taking phone calls while listening to music. That's for the excuse though.
Wouldn't that be an opportunity for Apple? Are they really that dependent on others to fix the bugs first? Can't Apple do their own bluetooth software AND the headset to match?
I thought Apple was innovative. The only thing innovative is people's excuses.
"Don't underestimate the power of the dark side."
By the dark side you're referring to that force that's is causing your ridiculous whining, right?
How does the world's greatest multimedia phone do without supporting the oldest and most basic multimedia functionality again? Is MMS really that hard for Apple?
The Treo did succeed and it would be more successful now if its software wasn't of such poor quality. The iPhone does many things better than the Treo even ignoring the Treo's stability problems.
The Treo concept remains a desirable one so you answered your own question. The company that does the best job with this type of device will succeed. Right now it is Apple (among others).
"With that said, I don't understand why the hell people keep begging for GPS, I just feel that there are so many other better self GPS only products that get the job done that Apple shouldn't bother with that market."
Really? You are having trouble grasping the concept of integration? You see no value in having only one device in your pocket instead of two? A GPS unit you have with you will always be better than one you don't have.
As for battery life, GPS only consumes power when it is on. I'm amazed how people don't bother to think before commenting.
"What a lot of North American readers (like yourself) don't seem to understand..."
I fail to see anything in the parent post that suggests that he doesn't understand. In fact, it's likely that he understands all too well. Perhaps rather than take an argumentative tone in response, you simply add your point to further reinforce the his.
Now, if such large areas in the US can't justify 3G then how could they justify WiFi as an alternative? That is, after all, the Apple position on the matter.
"Face it, no OS has much to offer to the inexperienced user. The question is, how much does it take to become an experienced user? Or how much does the OS get in your way if you're inexperienced?"
What a ridiculous dismissal. There are real differences between platforms when it comes to usability for the inexperienced. Saying that an inexperienced user can't get value out of ANY platform is just arguing language instead of the issue.
It's a shame that you worked so hard to put together good arguments otherwise.
You're interest in the PS3 is for playing HD content and Microsoft isn't competing for your HD-playing money. They've already gotten their 360 sale and they are competing effectively on games. Sony needs you to buy more than the player, they need you to buy games.
People believe that HD viewing and game playing are somehow a powerful combined market but it isn't. Game consoles have a relatively young customer base. HD players have a much broader age range. The PS3 has proven itself a mediocre BR player as well. Go ahead and buy a PS3 just for playing HD content. Microsoft won't mind. Sony probably will.
You don't know what evenhandedness means then. If you start out with the assumption you know the right and wrong position, then you aren't evenhanded.
That's only true in the minds of the fanboys. After all, they are the ones who define what a "hater" is.
He didn't say anything was "more superior" because that would make him seem illiterate.
Yeah, it'll replace your phone. ;-)
Firewire was not "designed for heavy media/disk usage from the beginning", it was not designed for that use at all in the beginning. Disk attachment doesn't need isochronous transfers or peer to peer protocols. It's more accurate to say that firewire outperforms USB2 for disk attachment DESPITE not being designed for that use in the beginning.
Firewire is an abomination. So is USB. They're both advances over what came before them though. The real tragedy is that SSA, a technology vastly superior to either of them, lost out. At least we have SATA now.
Thanks for the "explanation".
It's not a NAS (that's Network Attached Storage) if you have to use an external box to attach it to a network. The USB disk only implements the "S" part.
So if your point is that a hard drive can be used over USB2, that's very insightful for you. You're just in the right place.