I read TFA and nowhere did it say that this investigation was instigated by Apple, but nevertheless your point about money and power is a valid one. In this case though it appears the DOJ may have been as much influenced by Eliot Spitzer's probe as it was by Jobs' complaints about music industry greediness.
Not lame at all. Those who play on Al'kabor abosolutely love it because we don't have to deal with Mac-hating trolls, PC bigots and griefers. Al'kabor is a very special place, much loved by those who have never left, those who have come back, and those who have returned to Everquest from the dark side after purchasing a Mac.
No, cellular phones are the biggest sucka rip-off, unless you pay as you go. My Comcast cable modem is very expensive though, so I can understand peoples' reluctance in getting one.
I love broadband but the cost has really bothered by until recently. What made me change my mind? VOIP. I used to pay $55 per month for my phone, plus $45/month for broadband. Now with VOIP and a higher level of phone service (Vonage), I pay $17/month plus broadband for a saving of around $456 a year. So in my case having broadband has actually saved me money.
"Then of course, there are the other visionaries. When the other guys design products in secrecy they're the devil for not involving anyone else. They're selfish bastards for not allowing anyone else to copy their idea."
What other visionaries? Who has be demonized for designing products in secret? Who's selfish for protecting their ideas?
It's an interview. Generally speaking, no commercial news source is reliable as a scholarly reference, but this isn't about research or reportage. Take it for what it is and not what it isn't. Now if, by saying that "buisnessweek (sic) isn't the most realiable and/or good place ever," you are saying the interview is actually contrived, then that is a fairly serious accusation that needs to be backed up with either contradictory evidence or reliable research which shows a longstanding pattern of wilfully publishing bogus interviews. I seriously doubt you are able to do that, so your commment is very unfair.
Some of actually dislike WoW and prefer Everquest (for Mac) for the exact opposite reasons you list. We don't want a game that seven year olds can play. We like a game that has enormous challenges and a steep learning curve. We don't give up after a couple of deaths, instead we take that as a challenge to learn how NOT to die, and it's incredibly satisfying when we master a battle and defeat a foe who has defeated us sometimes several times 'til we get it right. We like a game that forces us to ally with others to accomplish many tasks and where soloing is actually counterproductive much of the time. We like a game that can take several years to complete (as opposed to a couple of months). We like a game where failure is punished and success is rewarded.
Some of us really LOVE underpopulated servers and older style MMORPGs such as EQ for Mac. While the fancy new graphics are appealing there is something to be said for a generally low lag massive realm that has mostly mature players who play simply because they love the game, the lore, the content and yes, even of having to learn how to play the hard way, where soloing (for all but a few classes) is nigh impossible (especially at higher levels) and dependency on groups and guilds builds if crucial. We like a game that can take us years to complete (as opposed to three-six months to tap out what's available), and we love the many friends we come to adore.
So, please don't put down the older games too much. There are those of use who just don't see them the same way you do.
I just had an argument with someone on another MMORPG's fan board about the very point you make. Some people do in fact learn english playing on english language servers, but unfortunately some of the examples of english they learn from are filled with slang, colloquialisms, horrible grammar and inept orthography. While I suppose it is admirable that they are making the effort to learn english, it is truly unfortunate that some of what they are learning is about as useful in real life as pig latin. Even worse, they may not even realize it and make posts in other english language venues that are a mishmash of styles, which can lead to great confusion for readers who don't know whether they should take their post seriously or not.
What partnership? Isn't Apple simply a customer of Intel? Don't they have the right to NOT put their suppliers' logos on their products? Should all cars display the logo of every supplier who supplied a part?
I am more than well aware of the modernity of the NCR, having spent eight years there getting my degree. However, that does not preclude the possibility of less than adequate facilities, a power shortage (though I suppose the throngs could hire some Mac users to wave palm leaves in their direction), or natural disaster (such as the earth quake I once experienced there while sitting in my kitchen on Lyon street). In any case, I'm sure the sweatiness and camaraderie of the attendees will be enough to keep heads cool:)
As for the insecurity of the locals who sometimes assume others know nothing of their hamlet simply because they comment on the weather there, is another issue entirely.
Hmmm a Linux symposium in Ottawa in July. Here's to hoping it's in an air conditioned hall so they all won't have to experience the full aroma that 95 percent humidity with 30 degree plus heat plus a room full of feverishly sweaty geeks can produce;-)
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Oddly, the Brits and Euros apparently don't joke much about the lowly American dollar even though they have every right to.
Try pressing command (apple) N for NO and command Y for YES, command period for cancel.
I read TFA and nowhere did it say that this investigation was instigated by Apple, but nevertheless your point about money and power is a valid one. In this case though it appears the DOJ may have been as much influenced by Eliot Spitzer's probe as it was by Jobs' complaints about music industry greediness.
Not lame at all. Those who play on Al'kabor abosolutely love it because we don't have to deal with Mac-hating trolls, PC bigots and griefers. Al'kabor is a very special place, much loved by those who have never left, those who have come back, and those who have returned to Everquest from the dark side after purchasing a Mac.
"...they have no plans to make a Mac version."
Which is just as well since Everquest for the Mac is still around and doing very well.
Office for the Mac, and particularly Entourage, is VERY nice software.
No, cellular phones are the biggest sucka rip-off, unless you pay as you go. My Comcast cable modem is very expensive though, so I can understand peoples' reluctance in getting one.
I love broadband but the cost has really bothered by until recently. What made me change my mind? VOIP. I used to pay $55 per month for my phone, plus $45/month for broadband. Now with VOIP and a higher level of phone service (Vonage), I pay $17/month plus broadband for a saving of around $456 a year. So in my case having broadband has actually saved me money.
"Then of course, there are the other visionaries. When the other guys design products in secrecy they're the devil for not involving anyone else. They're selfish bastards for not allowing anyone else to copy their idea."
What other visionaries? Who has be demonized for designing products in secret? Who's selfish for protecting their ideas?
It's an interview. Generally speaking, no commercial news source is reliable as a scholarly reference, but this isn't about research or reportage. Take it for what it is and not what it isn't. Now if, by saying that "buisnessweek (sic) isn't the most realiable and/or good place ever," you are saying the interview is actually contrived, then that is a fairly serious accusation that needs to be backed up with either contradictory evidence or reliable research which shows a longstanding pattern of wilfully publishing bogus interviews. I seriously doubt you are able to do that, so your commment is very unfair.
Some of actually dislike WoW and prefer Everquest (for Mac) for the exact opposite reasons you list. We don't want a game that seven year olds can play. We like a game that has enormous challenges and a steep learning curve. We don't give up after a couple of deaths, instead we take that as a challenge to learn how NOT to die, and it's incredibly satisfying when we master a battle and defeat a foe who has defeated us sometimes several times 'til we get it right. We like a game that forces us to ally with others to accomplish many tasks and where soloing is actually counterproductive much of the time. We like a game that can take several years to complete (as opposed to a couple of months). We like a game where failure is punished and success is rewarded.
Some of us really LOVE underpopulated servers and older style MMORPGs such as EQ for Mac. While the fancy new graphics are appealing there is something to be said for a generally low lag massive realm that has mostly mature players who play simply because they love the game, the lore, the content and yes, even of having to learn how to play the hard way, where soloing (for all but a few classes) is nigh impossible (especially at higher levels) and dependency on groups and guilds builds if crucial. We like a game that can take us years to complete (as opposed to three-six months to tap out what's available), and we love the many friends we come to adore.
So, please don't put down the older games too much. There are those of use who just don't see them the same way you do.
In other news, Mickey has announced that he is breaking up with Minnie because she is fucking Goofy.
"...the majority of Apple software sales are for Microsoft applications."
Please provide some reliable references for this extraordinary claim.
I just had an argument with someone on another MMORPG's fan board about the very point you make. Some people do in fact learn english playing on english language servers, but unfortunately some of the examples of english they learn from are filled with slang, colloquialisms, horrible grammar and inept orthography. While I suppose it is admirable that they are making the effort to learn english, it is truly unfortunate that some of what they are learning is about as useful in real life as pig latin. Even worse, they may not even realize it and make posts in other english language venues that are a mishmash of styles, which can lead to great confusion for readers who don't know whether they should take their post seriously or not.
Selling virtual online gold (and other items) for real life cash is big business. You do know this don't you?
Apple death knell number 49 since 1995.
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http://www.macobserver.com/appledeathknell/index.
"It's been on sale for quite some time now"
You mean since last Tuesday?
All macs have shipped with a multi-button Mighty Mouse since the middle of last year sometime.
low unless you use a hacked version
Or maybe Apple should acquire Intel. Nah. It's a bad fit for both of 'em.
What partnership? Isn't Apple simply a customer of Intel? Don't they have the right to NOT put their suppliers' logos on their products? Should all cars display the logo of every supplier who supplied a part?
I am more than well aware of the modernity of the NCR, having spent eight years there getting my degree. However, that does not preclude the possibility of less than adequate facilities, a power shortage (though I suppose the throngs could hire some Mac users to wave palm leaves in their direction), or natural disaster (such as the earth quake I once experienced there while sitting in my kitchen on Lyon street). In any case, I'm sure the sweatiness and camaraderie of the attendees will be enough to keep heads cool :)
As for the insecurity of the locals who sometimes assume others know nothing of their hamlet simply because they comment on the weather there, is another issue entirely.
Hmmm a Linux symposium in Ottawa in July. Here's to hoping it's in an air conditioned hall so they all won't have to experience the full aroma that 95 percent humidity with 30 degree plus heat plus a room full of feverishly sweaty geeks can produce ;-)
Right you are and interesting. How are those sales numbers obtained?
Instead of quoting market share figures that are two years old, how about something a little more recent?
- share-breaks-4_22.shtml
http://www.methodshop.com/2005/12/apple-os-market
I have read similar figures elsewhere as well, but please do your own research to find those corroborating numbers.