Apparently you don't work in a job that provides service to the general public. I do, and 90 percent of the people that come into the store don't even feel comfortable installing software. How hard is that? Press next a few times and you're done.
I'd say you give the vast majority way too much credit. I'm not sure whether it's fear, lazyness or true stupidity that makes end users the way they are, but they definitely can't figure computers out.
Now, I agree that people do care about DRM, but they need to be told about this stuff in ways that aren't specific to computers, just like your example shows.
An interesting idea... Actually, the type of machine that would be needed in that sort of application doesn`t really need to be that fast. Something with an ARM or similar processor running linux would probably do and that can be made even smaller. Add a custom interface for keeping recipes or whatever your need is and I`d say that`s a pretty sweet machine.
p.s. sorry bout the back ticks for apostrophes. I`m running Deer Park Alpha 2 and it just suddenly decided that if I type an apostrophe while in a text box, that means I want to do a page search...
You're forgetting one thing in your theory. Big blue has a lot invested in linux and they're definitely not going to just sit around and watch it bite the dust. We've already seen that they have teeth when it comes to this matter. Microsoft isn't stupid... in the legal area anyway. They know that a big brawl between them and IBM would be a pain in the ass. It just wouldn't be worth it in the end.
If they would build a real application to handle the updates and give me access to it from the command line, I might actually be able to tolerate windowsupdate. However, since it's based on a crappy browser, requires ActiveX and won't even install a lot of the updates, I call it a piece of shit.
Well, if they want to keep their traffic up and keep people from moving over to Digg maybe they should think about actually doing their damned jobs sometime. If this was a non-profit site or something I could understand the slack, but they're making money here and they need to step things up.
Honestly, I'm getting pretty sick of slashdot lately. I'm finding a lot more interesting articles over at digg. The only thing missing is the witty satire of the slashdot crowd.
No, I'm referring to the "Optional Hardware Updates" section which, for me, shows an update for "Nvidia NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4600."
I've installed it before and device manager showed the publisher as Microsoft. Now, I'm not sure if they actually wrote the driver or not, but I know it messed a lot of things up and I had to go download an official version of the driver later on.
Actually, if I recall correctly, Microsoft puts out some bigger drivers too. If you go to windowsupdate.com with an Nvidia card, you'll often see a driver published by Microsoft for that card. Be very careful about using it, though, as it can often cause problems.
If all you're thinking about is marketing and how to squeeze the most money out of a customer based on an upgrade cycle, then yes, you're right. If, however, there is any interest in actually making computers work better, then your arguement goes out the window.
Adobe can certainly be blamed for dropping support in this case. There's no reason that they should have stopped releasing updates to the camera raw plugin for CS1 this early.
Do you mean the DNG converter? The camera raw plugin is only supported up to version 2.4 in CS1, Sone of the newer cameras, like the Canon Rebel EX need a higher version of the camera raw plugin, hence an upgrade to CS2 is needed.
Unfortunately, the rest of the world doesn't hear about that, or if they do, they just overlook it as some obscure platform that no-one uses. I really wonder why Apple's advertising is so slack... They're missing out on informing a large percent of the population.
Actually, I'd say you're in a prime spot then. Grab an older single processor powermac from a liquidation company or ebay. You'll save money and it should fit right into your spec requirements.
As a note, if you get one of those stupid messages, just hit refresh rather than going back. It should resend the form information and submit your post. Works for me anyway.
But, to add a gripe, WTF is up with the 20 second rule? I very often make decently thought out posts in about 10-15 seconds. I just happen to think through the post before typing. Does it really help with spam that much??
For one thing, Jobs seemed quite pleased that most developers out there are already using XCode. Also, XCode is free. That scores it some points and makes convincing the accountant that the switch would be good much easier. Lastly, you say Metrowerks is not planning on supporting universal binaries? I think that's going to hurt them more in the long run than it will hurt people buying macs. Mac developers need to support both platforms for a while, otherwise they're going to piss people off. If they can do that easily just by switching to XCode (assuming they already write cocoa apps) then I think we'll see more developers migrating to XCode in the future.
There are definitely some clones around. I use one of them on my PC actually. Unfortunately, all the ones I've used lack the task manager functionality. Some will allow you to switch to open apps if they're already in the dock, but it won't add the icon of a program that's been opened elsewhere. They're basically just nice looking launchers.
Unfortunately it seems that's the way the whole industry is going. I just hope people eventually realize that there is value in going with a company that builds quality products. If the market leaves the only good computer makers, we'll all be sunk.
Personally I find the dock quite useful. OS X is the only system I have seen that combines the functionality of an application launcher and task manager. It frees up screen real-estate and makes a bit more sense, imho, because any time you're moving to an application (open or closed) you're still going to the same place. The only thing I don't like about it is the fact that you can't have a all your applications there and still have it work well. Fortunately, it's easy enough to go into the applications folder for more seldomly used apps.
I'd very much like to see something similar on linux, but unfortunately I have a feeling the idea's been patented.
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Apparently you don't work in a job that provides service to the general public. I do, and 90 percent of the people that come into the store don't even feel comfortable installing software. How hard is that? Press next a few times and you're done.
I'd say you give the vast majority way too much credit. I'm not sure whether it's fear, lazyness or true stupidity that makes end users the way they are, but they definitely can't figure computers out.
Now, I agree that people do care about DRM, but they need to be told about this stuff in ways that aren't specific to computers, just like your example shows.
I wonder if that might cause... SPACE MADNESS!!!
Right, like Sobe needs any more advertising.
An interesting idea... Actually, the type of machine that would be needed in that sort of application doesn`t really need to be that fast. Something with an ARM or similar processor running linux would probably do and that can be made even smaller. Add a custom interface for keeping recipes or whatever your need is and I`d say that`s a pretty sweet machine.
p.s. sorry bout the back ticks for apostrophes. I`m running Deer Park Alpha 2 and it just suddenly decided that if I type an apostrophe while in a text box, that means I want to do a page search...
The last server I worked on was in a rack on casters.
You're forgetting one thing in your theory. Big blue has a lot invested in linux and they're definitely not going to just sit around and watch it bite the dust. We've already seen that they have teeth when it comes to this matter. Microsoft isn't stupid... in the legal area anyway. They know that a big brawl between them and IBM would be a pain in the ass. It just wouldn't be worth it in the end.
This is probably one of the best posts I've read on slashdot for a month.
If they would build a real application to handle the updates and give me access to it from the command line, I might actually be able to tolerate windowsupdate. However, since it's based on a crappy browser, requires ActiveX and won't even install a lot of the updates, I call it a piece of shit.
Well, if they want to keep their traffic up and keep people from moving over to Digg maybe they should think about actually doing their damned jobs sometime. If this was a non-profit site or something I could understand the slack, but they're making money here and they need to step things up.
Honestly, I'm getting pretty sick of slashdot lately. I'm finding a lot more interesting articles over at digg. The only thing missing is the witty satire of the slashdot crowd.
No, I'm referring to the "Optional Hardware Updates" section which, for me, shows an update for "Nvidia NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4600."
I've installed it before and device manager showed the publisher as Microsoft. Now, I'm not sure if they actually wrote the driver or not, but I know it messed a lot of things up and I had to go download an official version of the driver later on.
Actually, if I recall correctly, Microsoft puts out some bigger drivers too. If you go to windowsupdate.com with an Nvidia card, you'll often see a driver published by Microsoft for that card. Be very careful about using it, though, as it can often cause problems.
If all you're thinking about is marketing and how to squeeze the most money out of a customer based on an upgrade cycle, then yes, you're right. If, however, there is any interest in actually making computers work better, then your arguement goes out the window.
Adobe can certainly be blamed for dropping support in this case. There's no reason that they should have stopped releasing updates to the camera raw plugin for CS1 this early.
Do you mean the DNG converter? The camera raw plugin is only supported up to version 2.4 in CS1, Sone of the newer cameras, like the Canon Rebel EX need a higher version of the camera raw plugin, hence an upgrade to CS2 is needed.
Unfortunately, the rest of the world doesn't hear about that, or if they do, they just overlook it as some obscure platform that no-one uses. I really wonder why Apple's advertising is so slack... They're missing out on informing a large percent of the population.
Actually, I'd say you're in a prime spot then. Grab an older single processor powermac from a liquidation company or ebay. You'll save money and it should fit right into your spec requirements.
As a note, if you get one of those stupid messages, just hit refresh rather than going back. It should resend the form information and submit your post. Works for me anyway.
But, to add a gripe, WTF is up with the 20 second rule? I very often make decently thought out posts in about 10-15 seconds. I just happen to think through the post before typing. Does it really help with spam that much??
For one thing, Jobs seemed quite pleased that most developers out there are already using XCode. Also, XCode is free. That scores it some points and makes convincing the accountant that the switch would be good much easier. Lastly, you say Metrowerks is not planning on supporting universal binaries? I think that's going to hurt them more in the long run than it will hurt people buying macs. Mac developers need to support both platforms for a while, otherwise they're going to piss people off. If they can do that easily just by switching to XCode (assuming they already write cocoa apps) then I think we'll see more developers migrating to XCode in the future.
Adobe's pretty good at dropping support quickly too. Try using a newer digital camera and importing raw files into Photoshop. Whoops, gotta buy CS2!
And they can suck on my (_(_);;;;;D
There are definitely some clones around. I use one of them on my PC actually. Unfortunately, all the ones I've used lack the task manager functionality. Some will allow you to switch to open apps if they're already in the dock, but it won't add the icon of a program that's been opened elsewhere. They're basically just nice looking launchers.
Unfortunately it seems that's the way the whole industry is going. I just hope people eventually realize that there is value in going with a company that builds quality products. If the market leaves the only good computer makers, we'll all be sunk.
Personally I find the dock quite useful. OS X is the only system I have seen that combines the functionality of an application launcher and task manager. It frees up screen real-estate and makes a bit more sense, imho, because any time you're moving to an application (open or closed) you're still going to the same place. The only thing I don't like about it is the fact that you can't have a all your applications there and still have it work well. Fortunately, it's easy enough to go into the applications folder for more seldomly used apps.
I'd very much like to see something similar on linux, but unfortunately I have a feeling the idea's been patented.
I went to art school, you insensitive clod!
Yes, that's right and I never said they were universal. I said "By that logic, the thumb drive is nearly universal as well."