If they're interested in 'enterprise' (I really hate that word these days), they may want to have a look at what's been happening. Good or bad security-wise, people have been pushing for using their own devices, devices they *like* to use. I think the only thing really stopping it from taking off for tablets and phones is the failure of Rim, Apple, etc, to open their protocols so a business does not need to pick a single type of device. If they ever figure that out, Microsoft is hosed.
In this case I don't think the result would have been any different if attribution were given either. It was not won because of plagiarism, only spreading news.
I'm sure it's not "can't" it's "don't want to". They want to add features to the Apple-style lock-in that is 'Metro'. How are they going to take their percentage of apps if people write native apps?
It's nice to see people doing it though, not complaining that "Open Office doesn't do everything MS Office does", then getting a few free lunches and other 'perks' from Microsoft and Apple reps to buy their hardware and software.
(Jim Davis, the name of the CEO of SAS, has the same name as the guy who did the 'Garfield' comics, although is not the same person. Off topic? Perhaps. Funny? On a Sunday evening... I thought so. Modded over-rated as am initial mod? Not so much).
I thought he actually did both. His handling of the ARC format was about 7 times faster than SeaWare could do it, plus he had his own format, which he renamed to ZIP. I may be wrong, it's been a very long time.
Unfortunately good quality handset hardware and seamless OS software upgrades aren't one of them.
I seem to remember a pretty significant number of problems people had upgrading from iOS 4 to 5, and a bunch more going to 3 (performance, etc). Android.... not so much. It's generally pretty flawless from what I've seen. The big problem with Android is getting the upgrades. Luckily, pretty much any OS feature can be installed via an application; there's no restrictions about 'duplicating OS functionality'. As for quality. Personally, I think the Android handsets vary from 'cheap piece of crap' to 'significantly better than iPhone'. It depends of what criteria you use, I suppose.
Strange... everyone I know launches almost all of their applications from there, and on Android, can check the status of multiple accounts, weather, messaging, etc, at a glance. It really does revolve around the home screen. Probably more so in iOS. Having widgets and other ways of customizing it makes it far more usable, I think.
You don't actually need to have an Android phone talk to Google at all. Feel free to use whatever OS you like, but try installing software not from Apple or Microsoft on one of those phones.
Where's SEA now versus the ubiquity of the zip file format. Katz had to change the extension, but won overall. He won because the community knew he had a better product, and SEA was using the courts to block him... it's actually a really good comparison, and if people spread the word, Apple might be in the same position eventually, or have to at least change their ways.
I would imagine that's quite intentional. There's no point shipping way more than will be sold, and they can project fairly accurately. It's a lot easier when you only sell a couple of models as well.
I always find it funny that people bring it up. It's nice if your an Apple shareholder, but not particularly meaningful as a buyer of their products. Personally, I'd feel I was being overcharged.
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If they're interested in 'enterprise' (I really hate that word these days), they may want to have a look at what's been happening. Good or bad security-wise, people have been pushing for using their own devices, devices they *like* to use. I think the only thing really stopping it from taking off for tablets and phones is the failure of Rim, Apple, etc, to open their protocols so a business does not need to pick a single type of device. If they ever figure that out, Microsoft is hosed.
Customization will be popular with iOS users when they are allowed to do it.
In this case I don't think the result would have been any different if attribution were given either. It was not won because of plagiarism, only spreading news.
So far, I was under the impression that our digital currency was Tim Horton's Gift Cards, and they've stayed relatively secure.
SpiderOak still kicks its ass. Supports Linux, very configurable and more free space.
I'm sure it's not "can't" it's "don't want to". They want to add features to the Apple-style lock-in that is 'Metro'. How are they going to take their percentage of apps if people write native apps?
I'm not sure you're actually getting the point of the article.
Compatability with other devices already owned is only a plus if you only have Apple devices, otherwise it's a disadvantage with the iPad.
It's nice to see people doing it though, not complaining that "Open Office doesn't do everything MS Office does", then getting a few free lunches and other 'perks' from Microsoft and Apple reps to buy their hardware and software.
I am not responsible for the financial crisis.
No raindrop feels it's responsible for the flood.
B&N also stood up to Microsoft's patent extortion scheme more than pretty much anyone else, so they get some bonus points.
(Jim Davis, the name of the CEO of SAS, has the same name as the guy who did the 'Garfield' comics, although is not the same person. Off topic? Perhaps. Funny? On a Sunday evening ... I thought so. Modded over-rated as am initial mod? Not so much).
I need to get a life.
How do you think Garfield go so fat?
Don't harsh my idealism dude.
I thought he actually did both. His handling of the ARC format was about 7 times faster than SeaWare could do it, plus he had his own format, which he renamed to ZIP. I may be wrong, it's been a very long time.
Unfortunately good quality handset hardware and seamless OS software upgrades aren't one of them.
I seem to remember a pretty significant number of problems people had upgrading from iOS 4 to 5, and a bunch more going to 3 (performance, etc). Android .... not so much. It's generally pretty flawless from what I've seen. The big problem with Android is getting the upgrades. Luckily, pretty much any OS feature can be installed via an application; there's no restrictions about 'duplicating OS functionality'. As for quality. Personally, I think the Android handsets vary from 'cheap piece of crap' to 'significantly better than iPhone'. It depends of what criteria you use, I suppose.
Strange ... everyone I know launches almost all of their applications from there, and on Android, can check the status of multiple accounts, weather, messaging, etc, at a glance. It really does revolve around the home screen. Probably more so in iOS. Having widgets and other ways of customizing it makes it far more usable, I think.
I'm referring to the ones in iOS ... the ones that are quite blatantly copied from Android.
I think it actually is. Try getting new software for Maemo for example. Market share affects the availability of software.
You don't actually need to have an Android phone talk to Google at all. Feel free to use whatever OS you like, but try installing software not from Apple or Microsoft on one of those phones.
Seen the latest Apple notification systems? Look familiar?
Where's SEA now versus the ubiquity of the zip file format. Katz had to change the extension, but won overall. He won because the community knew he had a better product, and SEA was using the courts to block him ... it's actually a really good comparison, and if people spread the word, Apple might be in the same position eventually, or have to at least change their ways.
... and explain to your friends why they should do the same. That part's important too.
I would imagine that's quite intentional. There's no point shipping way more than will be sold, and they can project fairly accurately. It's a lot easier when you only sell a couple of models as well.
I always find it funny that people bring it up. It's nice if your an Apple shareholder, but not particularly meaningful as a buyer of their products. Personally, I'd feel I was being overcharged.