I just realized that you meant being tested regarding the word 'meteoric'. I pass on that one, but fail overall. I thought you were saying iPhone users were stupid.
It's not 'stupid' as such, it's short-sighted. At some point a lot of people are going to realize that they themselves want to have the final work on what runs on their phone. Both Windows and OSX are headed the opposite way though, and will probably also be locked down before people realize they've lost control. Yeah, sure they'll have developer licences, but it really goes beyond that. Many people fought long and hard to keep computing open, and a lot of ground is being lost.
I would also guess that they're jealous of the ability of Apple to lock people into their products without attracting much anti-trust attention. From where I sit, the future for consumers and software does not look bright, but the majority of them haven't realized it yet.
I'm under the impression that, unfortunately, Windows will run on those machines, they just can't be sold as "Windows Certified". It would be fantastic if they stopped it from being installed. The hardware vendors would love it as a vast number more machines would be sold.
People were posting on a story here that choice of browser engine son iOS would be a bad thing. There was something similar on another story today, where a fan stated that walled gardens were good and that people shouldn't be allowed to install non-approved software. Apple has prepared people for lack of options quite well. Microsoft must be rubbing their greedy little hands thinking of the money they'll make with their locked Metro market.
It would be especially funny if Linux got a boost from software producers being worried about platform lock-in rather than users, but I think these businesses can see the future a bit more clearly than the average user who seems to think walled gardens are wonderful things. Of course, the users don't see where that extra 30% of their money is going.
I called my MP directly in advance of this bill and told him that I will not vote for a party that passes a law that makes me a criminal when I view a piece of media that I've paid for.
Allowing other browsers doesn't stop people deom using webKit, it just gives them the option. You're disagreeing with giving people the option (and so is Apple).
The stock symbol usage seems to come from those who have started thinking the worth of a company whose product you use is not the product but the value of the company. Personally, I think a company that makes obscene boatloads of money is charging too much.
I find the SANS site very good as well. I usually have their "Storm Centre", "@Risk" and "NewBytes" in my daily RSS intake. It's a good overview of security happenings in general patch announcements, and the status of upcoming and unknown attacks that people are reporting. It's quite concise in the RSS format as well.
Moose populations are probably a poor indicator, especially in areas near the edges of their normal habitat. These are affected by deforestation, marsh draining, and more importantly, do not mix well in areas that also have deer (or so I'm led to believe) due to a disease frequently found in deer feces.
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Install a non-WebKit browser, a Swype or similar keyboard for starters.
I just realized that you meant being tested regarding the word 'meteoric'. I pass on that one, but fail overall. I thought you were saying iPhone users were stupid.
It's not 'stupid' as such, it's short-sighted. At some point a lot of people are going to realize that they themselves want to have the final work on what runs on their phone. Both Windows and OSX are headed the opposite way though, and will probably also be locked down before people realize they've lost control. Yeah, sure they'll have developer licences, but it really goes beyond that. Many people fought long and hard to keep computing open, and a lot of ground is being lost.
Unfortunately, the odds of Apple playing nice and working with others to implement a "use-anywhere" that's open and usable by everyone are very low.
At least it's not proprietary, which was their direction when Google released NFC in the Nexus.
Creationists get less intelligent each generation.
Come on man, give Ps a chance.
That's way better than having the same thing happen with Steve himself. It might be the only way they can get some people to install Lion though.
I was specifically referring to selling on their store, yes. I would guess that it would be a little harder to fool them that using a Visa gift card.
I would also guess that they're jealous of the ability of Apple to lock people into their products without attracting much anti-trust attention. From where I sit, the future for consumers and software does not look bright, but the majority of them haven't realized it yet.
Apple has taught them well. First locking down the software supply chain (Metro marketplace), now secrecy for new products.
Apple for iOS (so far) as well.
I'm under the impression that, unfortunately, Windows will run on those machines, they just can't be sold as "Windows Certified". It would be fantastic if they stopped it from being installed. The hardware vendors would love it as a vast number more machines would be sold.
People were posting on a story here that choice of browser engine son iOS would be a bad thing. There was something similar on another story today, where a fan stated that walled gardens were good and that people shouldn't be allowed to install non-approved software. Apple has prepared people for lack of options quite well. Microsoft must be rubbing their greedy little hands thinking of the money they'll make with their locked Metro market.
It's also quite obvious. There are not a lot of different ways to do this.
Didn't they hire the lead dev from CyanogenMod? One outstanding developer can go a very long way to improving your product.
It would be especially funny if Linux got a boost from software producers being worried about platform lock-in rather than users, but I think these businesses can see the future a bit more clearly than the average user who seems to think walled gardens are wonderful things. Of course, the users don't see where that extra 30% of their money is going.
Really. The really interesting part is that the face unlock feature has been around since the Galaxy S2.
I called my MP directly in advance of this bill and told him that I will not vote for a party that passes a law that makes me a criminal when I view a piece of media that I've paid for.
Allowing other browsers doesn't stop people deom using webKit, it just gives them the option. You're disagreeing with giving people the option (and so is Apple).
I also consider it an indicator of the same sort as a BlueTooth headset.
... especially when what they've done in the past is the corporate equivalent of something that a person would never get out of prison for.
The stock symbol usage seems to come from those who have started thinking the worth of a company whose product you use is not the product but the value of the company. Personally, I think a company that makes obscene boatloads of money is charging too much.
I find the SANS site very good as well. I usually have their "Storm Centre", "@Risk" and "NewBytes" in my daily RSS intake. It's a good overview of security happenings in general patch announcements, and the status of upcoming and unknown attacks that people are reporting. It's quite concise in the RSS format as well.
Moose populations are probably a poor indicator, especially in areas near the edges of their normal habitat. These are affected by deforestation, marsh draining, and more importantly, do not mix well in areas that also have deer (or so I'm led to believe) due to a disease frequently found in deer feces.