Bitch at Apple? Anarchy flag? Are you intoxicated or just lumping me in with the group you think I fit into?
I don't dislike Apple, I don't dislike Microsoft, I don't dislike Linux companies. I don't use OSX because I refuse to buy Apple hardware. I am planning on trying it out now that I don't have to buy that hardware to test it out. I do use Vista, XP, and Ubuntu.
Like I said in the other comment, the companies are filling a need that will exist even if the companies fail. It is stupid to treat a tech company like a football team that you must rally for on every occasion.
But I do get sick of the double standards, flag waving, and FUD that is thrown out at every available occasion--especially here and Digg. Especially when the argument is basically a company that locks users into its hardware vs a company that locks users into its software. If you think things would be any different if Microsoft was #2, and Apple was #1 you are badly mistaken.
Hmm...strange, because I have tried Nero, Video Vault, 1Click DVD, DVD43 and they have all worked fine.
I had problems with AnyDVD not working 100%, but for all I know that could be resolved by now.
I have installed probably 50+ programs or so, only 4 or 5 didn't work with XP versions, and 4 or 5 more needed minor settings tweaks. A lot of people say that SQL Server Express, Visual Web Developer Express, Photoshop, etc. and all of those work fine with one compatibility mode setting change.
At least 3 anti virus programs work fine with Vista (not counting Microsoft's offering), including AVG and Avast. All major companies will have an update out soon.
Vista doesn't even launch officially for consumers until January 29...
You amuse me. Did you not read the sentence right after the one you quoted?
I will repeat both:
God, it never ceases to amaze me the extremes that people are willing to explain away to justify the companies that they like. And then they never miss an opportunity to read evil into the actions of a company that they dislike.
Please provide any instance of my supposed vilification of companies I don't like. I was railing against the double standards that are so prevalent on Digg & Slashdot (and everywhere). It doesn't matter to me whether Apple or Microsoft (or Joe Linux Inc.) succeeds or fails. Both fulfill needs that will still exist without either corporation. IBM was on top, it fell, and time still marches on. Microsoft used to be the underdog, and everyone loved them, but now they are just so evil.
If you think Microsoft is evil, and Apple is good then you have missed out on the cycle of big business since the dawn of capitalism. The underdog has to be different and appear friendly to be chosen over the pack leader. Then the leader falls, the underdog takes over market share, and has to change to stay on top. Google, IBM, Microsoft, Apple, etc have all proven that when given the opportunity they will do anything to get ahead. It's business. Put your money where you like, but don't act like any major business is any better than any other major business.
Being an Apple (or Microsoft) fanboy is no better than wearing white face makeup and eyeliner to be different. Yeah, Apple is different, just like everybody else.
God, it never ceases to amaze me the extremes that people are willing to explain away to justify the companies that they like. And then they never miss an opportunity to read evil into the actions of a company that they dislike.
News: Apple doesn't sell music without DRM. Response: Oh, the labels won't let them. News: Some labels gave Apple the opportunity to sell music without DRM, but Apple refuses. Response: Oh, what if there was a mistake? The legality! Apple is safer this way.
Give me a break.
And just as bad is the post above about how Apple only uses a proprietary DRM to combat Microsoft's EVIIIL proprietary DRM.
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Bitch at Apple? Anarchy flag?
Are you intoxicated or just lumping me in with the group you think I fit into?
I don't dislike Apple, I don't dislike Microsoft, I don't dislike Linux companies. I don't use OSX because I refuse to buy Apple hardware. I am planning on trying it out now that I don't have to buy that hardware to test it out. I do use Vista, XP, and Ubuntu.
Like I said in the other comment, the companies are filling a need that will exist even if the companies fail. It is stupid to treat a tech company like a football team that you must rally for on every occasion.
But I do get sick of the double standards, flag waving, and FUD that is thrown out at every available occasion--especially here and Digg. Especially when the argument is basically a company that locks users into its hardware vs a company that locks users into its software. If you think things would be any different if Microsoft was #2, and Apple was #1 you are badly mistaken.
Hmm...strange, because I have tried Nero, Video Vault, 1Click DVD, DVD43 and they have all worked fine.
I had problems with AnyDVD not working 100%, but for all I know that could be resolved by now.
I have installed probably 50+ programs or so, only 4 or 5 didn't work with XP versions, and 4 or 5 more needed minor settings tweaks. A lot of people say that SQL Server Express, Visual Web Developer Express, Photoshop, etc. and all of those work fine with one compatibility mode setting change.
At least 3 anti virus programs work fine with Vista (not counting Microsoft's offering), including AVG and Avast. All major companies will have an update out soon.
Vista doesn't even launch officially for consumers until January 29...
I will repeat both:
God, it never ceases to amaze me the extremes that people are willing to explain away to justify the companies that they like. And then they never miss an opportunity to read evil into the actions of a company that they dislike.
Please provide any instance of my supposed vilification of companies I don't like. I was railing against the double standards that are so prevalent on Digg & Slashdot (and everywhere). It doesn't matter to me whether Apple or Microsoft (or Joe Linux Inc.) succeeds or fails. Both fulfill needs that will still exist without either corporation. IBM was on top, it fell, and time still marches on. Microsoft used to be the underdog, and everyone loved them, but now they are just so evil.
If you think Microsoft is evil, and Apple is good then you have missed out on the cycle of big business since the dawn of capitalism. The underdog has to be different and appear friendly to be chosen over the pack leader. Then the leader falls, the underdog takes over market share, and has to change to stay on top. Google, IBM, Microsoft, Apple, etc have all proven that when given the opportunity they will do anything to get ahead. It's business. Put your money where you like, but don't act like any major business is any better than any other major business.
Being an Apple (or Microsoft) fanboy is no better than wearing white face makeup and eyeliner to be different. Yeah, Apple is different, just like everybody else.
God, it never ceases to amaze me the extremes that people are willing to explain away to justify the companies that they like. And then they never miss an opportunity to read evil into the actions of a company that they dislike.
News: Apple doesn't sell music without DRM. Response: Oh, the labels won't let them.
News: Some labels gave Apple the opportunity to sell music without DRM, but Apple refuses. Response: Oh, what if there was a mistake? The legality! Apple is safer this way.
Give me a break.
And just as bad is the post above about how Apple only uses a proprietary DRM to combat Microsoft's EVIIIL proprietary DRM.
An hour a weekend? Jesus, that's one horny little girl...