yes, but being truthful Windows mobile was around for a very long time. What I found was that it was up to the carriers / manufacturers to update and keep support of the older devices and neither of them had any incentive to do so. Why upgrade a phone for free when you can force them into a new contract? I had that experience for years before I switched but then I was always cooking roms on xda developers.
For me the whole adware/spyware issue with Ubuntu put me over the edge and I switched to Mint w/ cinnamon but I really hated the idea of using Unity and still stuck to gnome.
I do think you are being a little harsh on mountain lion, yes it has some addition touch centric stuff but the majority of the uI hasn't changed. I just drop the addition icons out the dock on a fresh install.
I'm also still stuck on Win 7, I personally hate metro but I can half see it being useful on a mobile device. I'm just disturbed that MS is trying to force me to use something I'm not into. The truth though which they are trying to avoid is that, like the old windows media center - if you can turn it off, most people will.
I'm not a huge fan of Microsoft but I do feel for Nokia and the bus that their staff were thrown under.
I'd be kinda surprised if this is true though, Microsoft are known for flaunting failed products for years to save face. This would be another reason to add to the list for why metro sucks... it's pretty sad that the whole windows ecosystem was imho designed from the mobile up rather than an extension of the desktop.
This sounds like FUD though and for once it's not coming out of Redmond.
thank you for the information... after some googling though - I still can't find anything nefarious that ghostery is actually doing? It's probably a good idea to move away from this service but is there a smoking gun yet?
Are they doing anymore than no script or adblock when it comes to being selective about what they block or collect?
why the hell is this on slashdot? Seriously - I love apple products but this is ridiculous.
A:) It was inevitable that Apple would bring out a 128GB product B:) I fully believe Ipads are eating into ultrabooks, surfaces and general notebook sales - but capacity is not why! Convenience is why.
Ultrabooks and notebooks still have their uses and are NOT comparable to Ipads. The only thing people have been questioning is if their usage really requires the limitations (size) of ultrabooks.
The surface and Surface Pro will likely fail on their own merits, just like the XP tablets from before.
and do you still prescribe pelvic massage for hysteria?
"Since ancient times women considered to be suffering from hysteria would sometimes undergo "pelvic massage" – manual stimulation of the genitals by the doctor until the patient experienced "hysterical paroxysm" (orgasm)."
Definitions, like everything else change over time.
It's a good idea to stay with the times. Actually, maybe you are a maoist?
After the revolution when Iran stopped being Persia they quickly went back to a 2nd world country. Much more of this and even NK might take over tech wise.
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I think he is suggesting the RIAA and MPAA are going to convince their respective government that the land of clogs needs some 'democracy'
FUD I know, but I guess that's what you expect from COD players.
yes, but being truthful Windows mobile was around for a very long time. What I found was that it was up to the carriers / manufacturers to update and keep support of the older devices and neither of them had any incentive to do so. Why upgrade a phone for free when you can force them into a new contract? I had that experience for years before I switched but then I was always cooking roms on xda developers.
you sound almost as cynical and twisted as I am :D
For me the whole adware/spyware issue with Ubuntu put me over the edge and I switched to Mint w/ cinnamon but I really hated the idea of using Unity and still stuck to gnome.
I do think you are being a little harsh on mountain lion, yes it has some addition touch centric stuff but the majority of the uI hasn't changed. I just drop the addition icons out the dock on a fresh install.
I'm also still stuck on Win 7, I personally hate metro but I can half see it being useful on a mobile device. I'm just disturbed that MS is trying to force me to use something I'm not into. The truth though which they are trying to avoid is that, like the old windows media center - if you can turn it off, most people will.
oh christ was my first thought to that....
I'm not a huge fan of Microsoft but I do feel for Nokia and the bus that their staff were thrown under.
I'd be kinda surprised if this is true though, Microsoft are known for flaunting failed products for years to save face. This would be another reason to add to the list for why metro sucks ... it's pretty sad that the whole windows ecosystem was imho designed from the mobile up rather than an extension of the desktop.
This sounds like FUD though and for once it's not coming out of Redmond.
thank you for the information... after some googling though - I still can't find anything nefarious that ghostery is actually doing? It's probably a good idea to move away from this service but is there a smoking gun yet?
Are they doing anymore than no script or adblock when it comes to being selective about what they block or collect?
And this here fellow /. readers is a prime example of a pedantic troll with no social skills.
Instead of saying 'I don't use either but it shows nothing for me, btw - did you know ghostery is ad industry funded and here is why?'
You attempt to belittle me for choosing the tool-set I do and provide absolutely no evidence to support your claims
http://venturebeat.com/2012/07/31/ghostery-a-web-tracking-blocker-that-actually-helps-the-ad-industry/
There, I just gave you one because I'm kind - any proof they are doing anything nefarious? like oh I don't know - adblock that whitelists people that pay?
http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/02/05/reddit-whitelisted-by-adblock-plus-for-using-acceptable-online-advertisements/
http://www.digitaltrends.com/web/adblock-plus-accused-of-shaking-down-websites/
OMG, I provided another source - are you learning yet?
So troll, go back to your lynx browser - I have to wonder what the domain rpxnow.com knows about you though :)
is that you just catching on to that?
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/12/arts/television/doomsday-preppers-and-doomsday-bunkers-tv-reality-shows.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/belief/2012/aug/30/america-religious-fundamentalists-rewrite-history
I have discovered they apparently know nothing about me..
+1 no script /ghostery
I'm still waiting on it happening...
Although with Windows 8 the writing is already on the wall.
it has,
it's in all the devices around them and they don't even know it.
I think most of them went to digg and then reddit.
All the best for slashdot me thinks.
go down to your local LUG group and see if anyone has offered to sell 2nd hand un*x computers.
it's a shame his bandwidth wont be wide enough to cope with all that communication to the mothership....
and what's the comparison of power usage compared to your maxed out G4 and a consumer grade NAS?
Sorry, can I ask what exactly you are talking about? More than 6 years? I guess you are one of those lonely Windows XP tablet edition users?
I used to believe that when I had an XDA... shame write speeds suck.
why the hell is this on slashdot? Seriously - I love apple products but this is ridiculous.
A:) It was inevitable that Apple would bring out a 128GB product
B:) I fully believe Ipads are eating into ultrabooks, surfaces and general notebook sales - but capacity is not why! Convenience is why.
Ultrabooks and notebooks still have their uses and are NOT comparable to Ipads. The only thing people have been questioning is if their usage really requires the limitations (size) of ultrabooks.
The surface and Surface Pro will likely fail on their own merits, just like the XP tablets from before.
Redundant article is redundant.
so I was being kind by calling Iran a 2nd world country ...
Oh well.
and can I ask, why would you say that?
and do you still prescribe pelvic massage for hysteria?
"Since ancient times women considered to be suffering from hysteria would sometimes undergo "pelvic massage" – manual stimulation of the genitals by the doctor until the patient experienced "hysterical paroxysm" (orgasm)."
Definitions, like everything else change over time.
It's a good idea to stay with the times. Actually, maybe you are a maoist?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Worlds_Theory
After the revolution when Iran stopped being Persia they quickly went back to a 2nd world country. Much more of this and even NK might take over tech wise.
Why would they pull Apple down with them? Apple has made quite a healthy profit and its products are selling well..
What about Microsoft?
I think you'll find Apple is currently eating up Microsofts failings where their products match..*e.g excluding business*
But then, everyone is aware we are moving away from trucks.
difference is, America is not a paper tiger.
And no, I'm not American.
ah shit , I claim the AC post in the name of Nossie.
And I guess I can no longer say I've never posted anon on /. balls.