I stopped using Opera as my tabbed browser when Firefox users designed the "reload every" tag. Why should I pay for a browser when I can get the same features through a free, open source one?
That would simply not fly since most people are of the min "If it ain't broke, why fix it?"
Tell that to Linux / Mac users who try to use the system. But I get your point...people who design to IE only aren't worried about standards. To them, IE is the standard.
And besides, I've found that KDE isn't exactly the most stable GUI in the world. I recently loaded SUSE 8.0 Pro on a pc...it didn't recognize my mouse, so I changed it to a ps2 mouse and rebooted. After accepting the driver, SUSE gracefully shut down the GUI and refused to load KDE again...even when I tried to manually start it from the shell.
I love Nintendo, but I'm not sure I go along with you on this one. Mainly because Nintendo opted to not put Internet on the outta-the-box Gamecube, where as the Xbox came with an Ethernet jack for your dsl connection. I'd say that's more innovation.
Nintendo has refused to innovate before (sticking with the tried-and-true cartridge based system when Sony was going for the CD-based Playstation...given that you could say the fact that the N64 did 3D and did it well gives it a heads up over the PSX).
Now, if you're saying they've been innovating over the past couple of years, then I agree with you (based on the DS and this newest report).
Linux has plenty of software if you're, say, a systems administrator looking for systems administration tools, or a programmer looking for development tools.
That's true, but you're not making a fair comparison. The Mac Mini is mainly a consumer device...you don't find many system admins grabbing them off the shelves to check out their network. You might find a few people using them for a grid, but it's primarily a consumer device. Which is why when I describe software, I'm not talking about tools for Apache, I'm talking about consumer software. Linux has a little, but its library isn't as thick as the Mac.
I believe the benefits they're referring to are:
1.) Less chance of spyware / viral infections.
2.) Not having to patch the OS on a weekly basis.
3.) Being built on a decent shell.
Of course, you make a valid point about the software, but compare Mac's share of software with Linux's, and...well...
I'm getting sick of hearing about this "pirated television" crud. If they mean someone is copying the files from a tivo, burning them to a dvd, and then selling them, all right.
But how is downloading television episodes illegal? They're on the tube for free, for heaven's sake! As long as the content is not for profit, I don't see where they have a leg to stand on.
What about eBay? The legitimate stores that have taxation in their store? I've been charged taxes from certain sellers on eBay...and not by others. I've been taxed from some online retailers (big names such as Dell or Apple), but not by others (smaller names such as online game stores).
I think it IS just a matter of time before online retailers are required to tax based on state legislation.
Good comparison, wrong show. It's actually Small Wonder.
And the girl creeps me out...monotone robots trying to be cute to gain our trust...they've got to be trying to take over the world! Have we learned nothing?
But iTMS won't let you do that. You cannot transfer music to anyone else
iTMS may not allow you, but you can still do it. Freeware apps such as hymn allow you to strip the DRM, so you can give the songs to anyone you want to. Not that you SHOULD...
I'm far more interested in what sort of bugs we're talking about. I would presume that many of the RH bugs in question were minor, while certain bugs in MS Servers leave you vulnerable to DDOS.
Are we comparing apples to oranges here? And no, I'm not referring to OSX, so don't try the play on words.
I loved the original BS...for its time, it was a wonderful series that kept me interested. This new adaptation is pretty smooth, too...
The camera work is WONDERFUL in the fight sequences, and the story lines are great. I along with others am curious as to what religion has to do with the series, but time will tell, I guess.
Religion and sci-fi do not always mix well...Star Trek: The Motion Picture has taught us that lesson. Or did it teach us that Shatner had acting lessons? Eh. Either way.
So, having said that, whats holding back the people developing the games ? It can't be the desktop, they can code around that....
The same thing that's holding back gaming on the Mac: Marketability / Userbase.
When you only have a few people to cater to, it doesn't make for a very profitable venture. So what do you do? You stick with the name brand that sells, or at least what everyone owns.
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And yes, I hope to own a Mac mini.
To be fair, I've also tried SUSE 9.1, and hated it. My fav distros so far are Red Hat and Xandros. I didn't care for mandrake 10, either.
I stopped using Opera as my tabbed browser when Firefox users designed the "reload every" tag. Why should I pay for a browser when I can get the same features through a free, open source one?
Tell that to Linux / Mac users who try to use the system. But I get your point...people who design to IE only aren't worried about standards. To them, IE is the standard.
And besides, I've found that KDE isn't exactly the most stable GUI in the world. I recently loaded SUSE 8.0 Pro on a pc...it didn't recognize my mouse, so I changed it to a ps2 mouse and rebooted. After accepting the driver, SUSE gracefully shut down the GUI and refused to load KDE again...even when I tried to manually start it from the shell.
Not only that, but Sega CD was ready way before the PSX. Good point.
Nintendo has refused to innovate before (sticking with the tried-and-true cartridge based system when Sony was going for the CD-based Playstation...given that you could say the fact that the N64 did 3D and did it well gives it a heads up over the PSX).
Now, if you're saying they've been innovating over the past couple of years, then I agree with you (based on the DS and this newest report).
Or perhaps this one?
Why not WinF(S&D)?
Don't think so. I got it, and I still don't care for it.
Give me an episode of Blake's Seven anyday if we're talking British Sci Fi.
That's true, but you're not making a fair comparison. The Mac Mini is mainly a consumer device...you don't find many system admins grabbing them off the shelves to check out their network. You might find a few people using them for a grid, but it's primarily a consumer device. Which is why when I describe software, I'm not talking about tools for Apache, I'm talking about consumer software. Linux has a little, but its library isn't as thick as the Mac.
1.) Less chance of spyware / viral infections.
2.) Not having to patch the OS on a weekly basis.
3.) Being built on a decent shell.
Of course, you make a valid point about the software, but compare Mac's share of software with Linux's, and...well...
I mean, if I were paying a thief, I'd expect him to be honest with me.
And yes, it IS backwards.
But how is downloading television episodes illegal? They're on the tube for free, for heaven's sake! As long as the content is not for profit, I don't see where they have a leg to stand on.
Mr. Cochran then proceeded to run back into his armored bunker as he chuckled to himself "Would you like to play a game?".
I think it IS just a matter of time before online retailers are required to tax based on state legislation.
Can you give an article source for those figures, please? I'd like to tell a friend about it.
And the girl creeps me out...monotone robots trying to be cute to gain our trust...they've got to be trying to take over the world! Have we learned nothing?
I'd rather have the audio from the Monkey Boy Dance playing when someone annoying calls me. "Give it up for me!"
iTMS may not allow you, but you can still do it. Freeware apps such as hymn allow you to strip the DRM, so you can give the songs to anyone you want to. Not that you SHOULD...
Are we comparing apples to oranges here?
And no, I'm not referring to OSX, so don't try the play on words.
Which has.........nothing to do with BSG.
The camera work is WONDERFUL in the fight sequences, and the story lines are great. I along with others am curious as to what religion has to do with the series, but time will tell, I guess.
Religion and sci-fi do not always mix well...Star Trek: The Motion Picture has taught us that lesson. Or did it teach us that Shatner had acting lessons? Eh. Either way.
The same thing that's holding back gaming on the Mac: Marketability / Userbase.
When you only have a few people to cater to, it doesn't make for a very profitable venture. So what do you do? You stick with the name brand that sells, or at least what everyone owns.