As a matter of fact I've installed Opera Mini Browser on my iPhone a few months ago, didn't use it much. There seemed to be quite a few browsers to pick from.
But it didn't and Nokia released it anyway. The only people I hear lamenting about or even using the N900 are geeks on Slashdot.
I seriously doubt the specific reason Microsoft singled Nokia out was because the N900 ran Linux. Every Android and iPhone out there is running something other than Windows. It's gone way beyond threat, Microsoft is a minor player at the moment in the mobile OS arena at the moment and that can be attributed to waiting so long to take it seriously after watching WM 6.5 disappear and to introduce WP7. Ballmer himself was publically laughing at the iPhone in 2007 (not so funny now). So why is the N900 so special in all of this?
If only Microsoft had separated Windows into two distinct versions for this purpose instead of the Trek release schedule, one suitable for consumers and one for enterprise. Instead of doing this every major version number they could do this on the same version number and issue two different editions. Perhaps give them descriptive names to distinguish these editions, say Home and Professional. I think this could work.
I'd really like to know how many offices in the year 2012 can "still get work done" without a network connection.
And what's wrong with IT people liking it? Considering the monumental amount of work done putting out fires every day due to user error it affects the company bottom line eventually.
Linux sure did. Instead of confusing and obscure apps such as Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja and Tiny Tower, users could quickly decipher and find such options as a7xpg-data, crossfire-client-gtk2, and openttd-openmsx. It's nearly criminal how it much it was overlooked by end users.
"Research conducted by the University of Nottingham suggested that race relations in Britain have deteriorated since the riots and that prejudice towards ethnic minorities is on the rise.[210] Groups such as the EDL and the BNP were said to be exploiting the situation.[211] After the hit-and-run incident in Birmingham, in which three Asian men were killed by a black driver, racial tensions between blacks and Asians in Birmingham increased; hostilities were diffused by the public appeals for an end to violence by Tariq Jahan, father of one of the victims.[181][212] The effects of black culture were discussed by historian David Starkey in the 12 August edition of the BBC's Newsnight TV programme. Starkey singled out the influence of black gangster and rap culture on youths of all races, contrasting contemporary youth patois with the speech patterns of black Tottenham MP David Lammy, who, Starkey asserted, "sounded white". The author Dreda Say Mitchell countered his argument by saying that there is no one single "black culture".[213] Some commentators remarked on the apparently high proportion of black people involved in the riots and took the view that there was a disproportionately high number of rioters who were black, compared to the overall demographics of the United Kingdom.[214] In October 2011 a report was published by the Ministry of Justice providing demographic statistics of the people charged over participation the riots. Overall, 46% of people brought before a courtroom were black, disproportionate to the average UK population;[215][216] however the figures revealed varying demographics in different areas when compared to local populations. For example in Haringey, the figures revealed that 55% of defendants in court over riot-related charges were black, compared to a 17% black population; in Salford, 94% of rioters in court were white, compared to an 88% white population, and 6% of rioters were black, compared to a 2% black population.[217] Additionally, looters from 44 foreign countries were jailed, with Jamaicans representing the largest group.[218] The Ministry of Justice report also noted that rioters brought before the courts were disproportionately male (90%) and young (26% were aged 10–17, 27% were aged 18–20 and only 5% were aged over 40)."
Interesting for a little bit I suppose, but actual modding would be something more intriguing. I suppose I can put a different color Otter Box on my phone to mod it, or a nifty sticker on a Honda Civic.
Well, Microsoft is going to need someone to test the Metro UI on all their new ads and social features in Windows 8. He sounds like he has the experience.
People can do that now with existing cars. A single dock removes three cords and Bluetooth. I know that for you or others that's no big deal, but for many others a single dock is preferable.
"I am even discouraged by car commercials that offer "Built-in iPod docks" and the like. Too much lock-in for a specific product and brand."
Consider this a side-effect of Android. Android fans want their choice of phones but they can't realistically expect the dock and accessories market to be able to follow them.
"Google isn't the saint we thought it was. It's a fucking advertising company. That's worse than any operating system or office suite company that was once the market leader."
Or perhaps they're an open-source software company that finally discovered an actual business model.
Back in my day in elementary school the only class that had computers was my GT class. In that class were VIC-20s and Commodore 128s. One hour out of the day was dedicated to just the computers, then back to regular work.
At the time these computers were considered a wasteful luxury, spending could've been saved for more useful things like textbooks and cleaning supplies that were so dire.
Those classes were my introduction to computers, and it changed my life.
You know who else got his start on a VIC-20? That's right, Linus himself.
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As a matter of fact I've installed Opera Mini Browser on my iPhone a few months ago, didn't use it much. There seemed to be quite a few browsers to pick from.
"If the polishing had been done."
But it didn't and Nokia released it anyway. The only people I hear lamenting about or even using the N900 are geeks on Slashdot.
I seriously doubt the specific reason Microsoft singled Nokia out was because the N900 ran Linux. Every Android and iPhone out there is running something other than Windows. It's gone way beyond threat, Microsoft is a minor player at the moment in the mobile OS arena at the moment and that can be attributed to waiting so long to take it seriously after watching WM 6.5 disappear and to introduce WP7. Ballmer himself was publically laughing at the iPhone in 2007 (not so funny now). So why is the N900 so special in all of this?
It's the job of "businessmen" to crush their competition.
One doesn't just get four bars in Mordor.
If only Microsoft had separated Windows into two distinct versions for this purpose instead of the Trek release schedule, one suitable for consumers and one for enterprise. Instead of doing this every major version number they could do this on the same version number and issue two different editions. Perhaps give them descriptive names to distinguish these editions, say Home and Professional. I think this could work.
Nice. I used to live in OPKS, my sister went to BVHS. Didn't know about CAPS. Good stuff!
"LYDIA"
"Yes, my thane."
"OFF WITH YOUR CLOTHES"
"I am sworn to carry your burdens."
I'd really like to know how many offices in the year 2012 can "still get work done" without a network connection.
And what's wrong with IT people liking it? Considering the monumental amount of work done putting out fires every day due to user error it affects the company bottom line eventually.
Woz has never left Apple.
Linux sure did. Instead of confusing and obscure apps such as Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja and Tiny Tower, users could quickly decipher and find such options as a7xpg-data, crossfire-client-gtk2, and openttd-openmsx. It's nearly criminal how it much it was overlooked by end users.
Race relations (re: 2011 England riots)
"Research conducted by the University of Nottingham suggested that race relations in Britain have deteriorated since the riots and that prejudice towards ethnic minorities is on the rise.[210] Groups such as the EDL and the BNP were said to be exploiting the situation.[211] After the hit-and-run incident in Birmingham, in which three Asian men were killed by a black driver, racial tensions between blacks and Asians in Birmingham increased; hostilities were diffused by the public appeals for an end to violence by Tariq Jahan, father of one of the victims.[181][212]
The effects of black culture were discussed by historian David Starkey in the 12 August edition of the BBC's Newsnight TV programme. Starkey singled out the influence of black gangster and rap culture on youths of all races, contrasting contemporary youth patois with the speech patterns of black Tottenham MP David Lammy, who, Starkey asserted, "sounded white". The author Dreda Say Mitchell countered his argument by saying that there is no one single "black culture".[213]
Some commentators remarked on the apparently high proportion of black people involved in the riots and took the view that there was a disproportionately high number of rioters who were black, compared to the overall demographics of the United Kingdom.[214] In October 2011 a report was published by the Ministry of Justice providing demographic statistics of the people charged over participation the riots. Overall, 46% of people brought before a courtroom were black, disproportionate to the average UK population;[215][216] however the figures revealed varying demographics in different areas when compared to local populations. For example in Haringey, the figures revealed that 55% of defendants in court over riot-related charges were black, compared to a 17% black population; in Salford, 94% of rioters in court were white, compared to an 88% white population, and 6% of rioters were black, compared to a 2% black population.[217] Additionally, looters from 44 foreign countries were jailed, with Jamaicans representing the largest group.[218]
The Ministry of Justice report also noted that rioters brought before the courts were disproportionately male (90%) and young (26% were aged 10–17, 27% were aged 18–20 and only 5% were aged over 40)."
The brand new Lumia 900 comes out somewhat comparable to the two year old iPhone 4.
Pass.
You can do all those things except rename them. So since you have to use "Desktop 1", "Desktop 2" it doesn't count as virtual desktops anymore?
Interesting for a little bit I suppose, but actual modding would be something more intriguing. I suppose I can put a different color Otter Box on my phone to mod it, or a nifty sticker on a Honda Civic.
Well, Microsoft is going to need someone to test the Metro UI on all their new ads and social features in Windows 8. He sounds like he has the experience.
Do you mean that corporate world that is still rocking the Windows XP with IE6 and Office 2003?
That same corporate world that Microsoft has tried several times within the last 10 years to upgrade to current versions to no avail?
And you're seemingly angry and confused as to why Microsoft may perhaps be switching their sales focus from this same corporate world?
Shocking, I say! Shocking.
People can do that now with existing cars. A single dock removes three cords and Bluetooth. I know that for you or others that's no big deal, but for many others a single dock is preferable.
"I am even discouraged by car commercials that offer "Built-in iPod docks" and the like. Too much lock-in for a specific product and brand."
Consider this a side-effect of Android. Android fans want their choice of phones but they can't realistically expect the dock and accessories market to be able to follow them.
"Google isn't the saint we thought it was. It's a fucking advertising company. That's worse than any operating system or office suite company that was once the market leader."
Or perhaps they're an open-source software company that finally discovered an actual business model.
I felt like I was studying for the Green Belt exam reading that review.
I mentioned this in the last router thread we had here on Slashdot. Best router I've owned, but this thread is about router modding...
That sound you hear is crickets chirping in response.
It's called the FDCPA
Back in my day in elementary school the only class that had computers was my GT class. In that class were VIC-20s and Commodore 128s. One hour out of the day was dedicated to just the computers, then back to regular work.
At the time these computers were considered a wasteful luxury, spending could've been saved for more useful things like textbooks and cleaning supplies that were so dire.
Those classes were my introduction to computers, and it changed my life.
You know who else got his start on a VIC-20? That's right, Linus himself.
The building should be surrounded by apple trees.
Clever, right?