everything is designed to work in IE, less so with firefox and way less so with any other choice
Whilst I think that's not really the case these days (5 years ago perhaps), I really can't see how people will find a browser like Firefox, Chrome, Safari etc any more difficult to use than IE.
They all have navigation buttons, some sort of address/search bar, tabs, etc etc.
They all work very well. They all work with all the important plugins. And they all look and function more or less the same.
Some would argue that they function better than the leading browser, too.
I understand what you mean though about menus and choices adding complexity. But really, this ballot screen ain't that hard to figure out. Computers have to present the user with a choice from time to time. They're not appliances. At some point, the user will have to make a choice about something.
Not ideal, but better than letting IE get a free ride. The web gets better for everyone the more choice there is, even if that means confusing a few million people.
The screen is beautiful (the web isn't 4:3 either, so I don't know what planet you're living on making the comment that it's not widescreen,
I live on Earth. Here, the web might not be 4:3, but it's certainly closer to 3:4;-)
and widescreen is definitely the best way to make maximum use of the available space.)
The space that's available is only available because the screen is wide. For most web pages, you scroll up/down, not left/right. Maximise a browser window and you end up with a lot of unused space either side of the text.
And unlike the iPad, the netbook has a real web browser, that supports concepts like mouseover, plug-ins, and means web pages that require pop-ups to operate (not ads, things like selectors) still work without a problem
What is this pop-up selector you speak of? I've been using the web for many years, and I've yet to come across such a thing.
If I eventually do come across a pop-up selector that requires a new browser window to run in, then that will be fine because the version of Safari used on the iPhone and the iPod touch can deal with multiple browser windows just fine. I've not read anywhere yet that the iPad version will be any different.
Who the hell wants this thing? Why is it there? What the hell Steve? What the hell?
You know you want one.;-)
On a side note, I'm glad you like your netbook, and I fully understand that there's tons of people out there that get on just fine with them. I'm just speaking as I find, and perhaps I had a rubbish netbook.
I had a netbook, in roughly that price range. The trackpad was rubbish, the screen was crap for browsing the internet (the web isn't in widescreen) and the battery gave me about 2 hours, which I thought was good at first, but I soon ended up having to plug the thing in more often that I liked.
I ditched it in the end and got a laptop, because the trackpad and screen were far better. Battery is still not great though.
If this iPad really does have anywhere near a 10 hour battery life, and the touch screen is as good as implied*, then I'm sold.
*If it's as good as the iPod touch then me = happy.
Why should they care about competing for Microsoft's business customers when they can make more money selling things like iPods and iPads and iPhones to non-business customers?
That's why they don't care.
On a separate note, a Mac isn't any more 'locked down' than a PC is.
No, you really don't need more than one button to navigate around the UI.
What you're talking about it accessing shortcuts.
For instance, if you want to compress a folder as a zip archive, you'd select the folder, then choose Compress from the File menu. That needs just one button.
However, you could 'control click' to bring up the context menu and do it from there.
The OS was designed so that everything can be done using just one button. A 2 button mouse makes it easier, (saves holding the Ctrl key to access a context menu) but it's not essential.
Genuine question (don't know if a precedent has been set for this?)
If someone does something illegal while they are connected to your access point, are you liable?
Well, surely all those consumers will see through this ruse just like they did when Microsoft released the Zune... oh, wait, that's still being shoved down our throats and people are still buying it.
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everything is designed to work in IE, less so with firefox and way less so with any other choice
Whilst I think that's not really the case these days (5 years ago perhaps), I really can't see how people will find a browser like Firefox, Chrome, Safari etc any more difficult to use than IE.
They all have navigation buttons, some sort of address/search bar, tabs, etc etc.
They all work very well. They all work with all the important plugins. And they all look and function more or less the same.
Some would argue that they function better than the leading browser, too.
I understand what you mean though about menus and choices adding complexity. But really, this ballot screen ain't that hard to figure out. Computers have to present the user with a choice from time to time. They're not appliances. At some point, the user will have to make a choice about something.
Not ideal, but better than letting IE get a free ride. The web gets better for everyone the more choice there is, even if that means confusing a few million people.
It would be better if they just made the most popular browser the default.
His invention went far.
The screen is beautiful (the web isn't 4:3 either, so I don't know what planet you're living on making the comment that it's not widescreen,
I live on Earth. Here, the web might not be 4:3, but it's certainly closer to 3:4 ;-)
and widescreen is definitely the best way to make maximum use of the available space.)
The space that's available is only available because the screen is wide. For most web pages, you scroll up/down, not left/right. Maximise a browser window and you end up with a lot of unused space either side of the text.
And unlike the iPad, the netbook has a real web browser, that supports concepts like mouseover, plug-ins, and means web pages that require pop-ups to operate (not ads, things like selectors) still work without a problem
What is this pop-up selector you speak of? I've been using the web for many years, and I've yet to come across such a thing.
If I eventually do come across a pop-up selector that requires a new browser window to run in, then that will be fine because the version of Safari used on the iPhone and the iPod touch can deal with multiple browser windows just fine. I've not read anywhere yet that the iPad version will be any different.
Who the hell wants this thing? Why is it there? What the hell Steve? What the hell?
You know you want one. ;-)
On a side note, I'm glad you like your netbook, and I fully understand that there's tons of people out there that get on just fine with them. I'm just speaking as I find, and perhaps I had a rubbish netbook.
I had a netbook, in roughly that price range. The trackpad was rubbish, the screen was crap for browsing the internet (the web isn't in widescreen) and the battery gave me about 2 hours, which I thought was good at first, but I soon ended up having to plug the thing in more often that I liked.
I ditched it in the end and got a laptop, because the trackpad and screen were far better. Battery is still not great though.
If this iPad really does have anywhere near a 10 hour battery life, and the touch screen is as good as implied*, then I'm sold.
*If it's as good as the iPod touch then me = happy.
I've known about this bug for many years
Me too. I'm really annoyed - I've only just finished putting the finishing touches to my exploit.
Definitely mod him +1 funy
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I've often wondered about that. When presented with the 'Verified by Visa' screen, how do I know it's the real thing?
What's to stop a dysfunctional e-store using a mocked-up version of that screen to collect my online PIN?
Why should they care about competing for Microsoft's business customers when they can make more money selling things like iPods and iPads and iPhones to non-business customers?
That's why they don't care.
On a separate note, a Mac isn't any more 'locked down' than a PC is.
The problem with that is, the quality of the apps will suffer.
With the app store, I can buy any one of the iFart apps safe in the knowledge that they have passed Apple's quality assurance testing.
That's a fairly sensational accusation.
This conspiracy theory is half baked. Google's core business is search.
Google's core business is advertising. They make their money by targeting advertising, and a search engine gives them a place to put those ads.
Yes it did, you just didn't notice it.
Right-click the link and choose Copy Link Location (assuming you're using Firefox)
Now open a new tab/window, and paste the link in the URL bar.
+1 Fanny
They're feeling lucky.
After the failed Christmas day bomb plot, I'd say it's safer to just pan nuts.
The last thing we need is a terrorist's nuts exploding on the plane.
No, you really don't need more than one button to navigate around the UI.
What you're talking about it accessing shortcuts.
For instance, if you want to compress a folder as a zip archive, you'd select the folder, then choose Compress from the File menu. That needs just one button.
However, you could 'control click' to bring up the context menu and do it from there.
The OS was designed so that everything can be done using just one button. A 2 button mouse makes it easier, (saves holding the Ctrl key to access a context menu) but it's not essential.
Genuine question (don't know if a precedent has been set for this?)
If someone does something illegal while they are connected to your access point, are you liable?
Apple's mistake was the original iMac mouse, with the 'puck' design because it was uncomfortable, not because it had one button.
One button mice were used because the OS didn't (and still doesn't) need more than one button to navigate around the UI.
A 2 button mouse under OS X is useful as you can access shortcuts, but it's not required.
Their latest mice are now geared more toward multi-directional scrolling and swipe gestures than the number of buttons.
Well, surely all those consumers will see through this ruse just like they did when Microsoft released the Zune ... oh, wait, that's still being shoved down our throats and people are still buying it.
It all worked up until that point...
This isnt news, its well known common practice.
Shhh. Apple invented it, and hold the patents for it.
I knew something wasn't right. I just couldn't put my finger on it.
I could explain this all day 'til I'm blue in the face.