Yes, but they did sell a lot of them, and I'd be willing to bet most of them are still out there in use. I have one, and they are fairly cheap on ebay.
Not only that, but their target demographic is one that happens to like building and owning desktop PCs (moderate to hardcore gamers and enthusiasts). Their PCs are their hobby, and OnLive wanted to deprive them of that? For an inferior experience? I'm amazed they lasted the few years that they did. Stupid stupid stupid.
Worldwide apple has 18% market share for smartphones, with android double that. Apple and android are now about tied in tablet penetration as well. If that trend continues, apple will be a small part of the tablet world by next year. Android is getting better faster than iOS, and people have taken notice. Apple's lawsuit hasn't helped things - now people have heard Apple itself claim that Samsung is just like Apple.
The new WP 7.5 phones are quite decent to look at, and very nice to use. They are quite stable too, so I'm not sure what you're up about... I'm sure WP 8 phones won't lose any ground here.
I'm starting to think Apple and Microsoft are secretly working together to try and destroy Android - Apple thinks they can easily compete with MS, but obviously they are outclassed by Android (technologically and in the market). Android has been rapidly eating a lot of Apple's lunch, hence the lawsuits. Apple's value is primarily driven by the iPhone, so losing to android would collapse their value pretty fiercely.
Many HTC phones are far more solid than any Apple phone. They are completely milled aluminium, except for the glass on the screen. The nexus one, for example, has survived many falls from my pocket. Only the 1-story fall scratched the edge of the phone, and it wasn't ever in a protective case. Apple phones wouldn't survive a fall that high, nor will samsungs (I have a protective case around by GN).
Grandma could always call her knowledgeable grandson who will install ClassicShell, or some other start menu replacement. Grandmas and Grandpas everywhere seem to be able to use the ipad, so it seems to me they'll pick up Win8 just fine.
I have a laptop with a linux install. I just apply patches when they come up. I haven't spent more than about an hour "admining" my laptop since I got it 2 years ago, including the time it took to install, so I don't know what you're on about there. The "it just works" mantra that OSX users preach is amusing to the rest of us since things for us "just work" without any issues. At least I don't have to have the iTunes virus installed on any of my systems.
I agree, but I've used windows enough that I'm not against installing something that improves it. I already added dexpot to get multiple desktops - not as good as the linux implementation but still gives mainly the same effect. The other things, particularly the improved backup mechanic, are the main reason I'm going to get Win8.
Actually, I fully expect a 70 year old grandma to understand it more easily because it is childish. Unity is a terrible interface, and metro isn't that great (though it's really just the start screen and some settings apps) but definitely better than Unity because it doesn't stoops to an idiotic idea like a "global menu".
There is one thing that makes Win8 quite a bit more tolerable: ClassicShell. It lets you avoid metro almost indefinitely.
Besides, I do expect Win8 not to sell well, and that Win9 will have a more balanced and acceptable approached.
Obviously the best option is to run Linux. It could be done on Mac hardware, but why pay more for less in that case? MacPorts is for those who want to use OSX, but also want to run some other more 'mainstream' software such as photoshop - granted, those who use both photoshop and needing Unix server administrative tools are rare (an often no good at either task), but they are out there.
That's fantastic it worked for you. We haven't had that kind of luck... Something about getting those additional 3 nines was too difficult with VBox. Xen works better in production, at least for us.
I'm not sure if that patch made it in to apache, but it was based on stupid reasoning. The claim was the MS defauted IE10 to DNT without an option to the user - the fact is they ask on first run.
I'm ok with the next windows. People bitch and moan about the start interface, which is jarring, as are some of the computer settings apps as they are also metro (or whatever style). As it turns out in the real world (coming from people who actually tried and OS rather than just plain bitch about it), you don't have to see/use those interfaces very often, and there are plenty of improvements that are worthwhile (fast boots, USB install, continuous backup, abstract storage "spaces", better UI elements like the task manager and file copy dialogs, integration with xbox (for those who have one), and a reduced memory footprint. Also it's nice to have bitlocker in the pro version.
VirtualBox, while I love the open source concept, isn't quite as generally stable as something like VMWare.
Aside from that, what would be the point of having a OSX/Linux combo? Macports works well enough on OSX. Why not just save a bundle and get a standard laptop to put linux on if you don't need to run OSX software?
I'd say probably the Tablet. The MacBook air is typically considered an ultrabook, and they've been out for a long time. My understanding from talking to quite a few people is that they understand ultrabooks to be basically low-powered laptops for quite a bit more money, much like a more powerful netbook. I imagine those who really want to reduce weight that much just opt for a tablet. Laptops can be had that are more powerful and are reasonably light ( 6 or 7lbs) for a lot less money.
It's up and running. I bet just running it and hitting F12 will start to answer those types of questions. The point is, it's available as a web-based application, and they've integrated it with document sharing for collaborative editing - just like google docs - except it's office. For people who (think they need to) use ms office, it's great.
Interestingly, MS office has been implemented as a online service, in javascript, that runs in the browser. If you have any MS-network email accounts you can use it. It will probably be the best conversion solution, for the time being at least. LibreOffice would be a second choice, but it doesn't always convert properly.
... at least the big-name stuff is. The microbrew industry has normal strength beer. Canadians enjoy 5-6.5% in large-volume beer, and microbrews go up to 10% (@ Unibroue)... maybe higher.
Tequilla, however, is far cheaper in (many parts of) the US than in Canada. No idea why. You also get Chimayo, which we don't >:(
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Yes, but they did sell a lot of them, and I'd be willing to bet most of them are still out there in use. I have one, and they are fairly cheap on ebay.
Not only that, but their target demographic is one that happens to like building and owning desktop PCs (moderate to hardcore gamers and enthusiasts). Their PCs are their hobby, and OnLive wanted to deprive them of that? For an inferior experience? I'm amazed they lasted the few years that they did. Stupid stupid stupid.
Worldwide apple has 18% market share for smartphones, with android double that. Apple and android are now about tied in tablet penetration as well. If that trend continues, apple will be a small part of the tablet world by next year. Android is getting better faster than iOS, and people have taken notice. Apple's lawsuit hasn't helped things - now people have heard Apple itself claim that Samsung is just like Apple.
The new WP 7.5 phones are quite decent to look at, and very nice to use. They are quite stable too, so I'm not sure what you're up about... I'm sure WP 8 phones won't lose any ground here.
I'm starting to think Apple and Microsoft are secretly working together to try and destroy Android - Apple thinks they can easily compete with MS, but obviously they are outclassed by Android (technologically and in the market). Android has been rapidly eating a lot of Apple's lunch, hence the lawsuits. Apple's value is primarily driven by the iPhone, so losing to android would collapse their value pretty fiercely.
GorillaGlass is a type of plastic, actually.
Many HTC phones are far more solid than any Apple phone. They are completely milled aluminium, except for the glass on the screen. The nexus one, for example, has survived many falls from my pocket. Only the 1-story fall scratched the edge of the phone, and it wasn't ever in a protective case. Apple phones wouldn't survive a fall that high, nor will samsungs (I have a protective case around by GN).
6, soon to be 7 - you forgot the original iPad.
Grandma could always call her knowledgeable grandson who will install ClassicShell, or some other start menu replacement. Grandmas and Grandpas everywhere seem to be able to use the ipad, so it seems to me they'll pick up Win8 just fine.
I have a laptop with a linux install. I just apply patches when they come up. I haven't spent more than about an hour "admining" my laptop since I got it 2 years ago, including the time it took to install, so I don't know what you're on about there. The "it just works" mantra that OSX users preach is amusing to the rest of us since things for us "just work" without any issues. At least I don't have to have the iTunes virus installed on any of my systems.
I agree, but I've used windows enough that I'm not against installing something that improves it. I already added dexpot to get multiple desktops - not as good as the linux implementation but still gives mainly the same effect. The other things, particularly the improved backup mechanic, are the main reason I'm going to get Win8.
Actually, I fully expect a 70 year old grandma to understand it more easily because it is childish. Unity is a terrible interface, and metro isn't that great (though it's really just the start screen and some settings apps) but definitely better than Unity because it doesn't stoops to an idiotic idea like a "global menu".
There is one thing that makes Win8 quite a bit more tolerable: ClassicShell. It lets you avoid metro almost indefinitely. Besides, I do expect Win8 not to sell well, and that Win9 will have a more balanced and acceptable approached.
Obviously the best option is to run Linux. It could be done on Mac hardware, but why pay more for less in that case? MacPorts is for those who want to use OSX, but also want to run some other more 'mainstream' software such as photoshop - granted, those who use both photoshop and needing Unix server administrative tools are rare (an often no good at either task), but they are out there.
That's fantastic it worked for you. We haven't had that kind of luck... Something about getting those additional 3 nines was too difficult with VBox. Xen works better in production, at least for us.
I'm not sure if that patch made it in to apache, but it was based on stupid reasoning. The claim was the MS defauted IE10 to DNT without an option to the user - the fact is they ask on first run.
Be fair, the biggest performance hit comes from the hardware, not the virtualization.
I'm ok with the next windows. People bitch and moan about the start interface, which is jarring, as are some of the computer settings apps as they are also metro (or whatever style). As it turns out in the real world (coming from people who actually tried and OS rather than just plain bitch about it), you don't have to see/use those interfaces very often, and there are plenty of improvements that are worthwhile (fast boots, USB install, continuous backup, abstract storage "spaces", better UI elements like the task manager and file copy dialogs, integration with xbox (for those who have one), and a reduced memory footprint. Also it's nice to have bitlocker in the pro version.
VirtualBox, while I love the open source concept, isn't quite as generally stable as something like VMWare. Aside from that, what would be the point of having a OSX/Linux combo? Macports works well enough on OSX. Why not just save a bundle and get a standard laptop to put linux on if you don't need to run OSX software?
I'd say probably the Tablet. The MacBook air is typically considered an ultrabook, and they've been out for a long time. My understanding from talking to quite a few people is that they understand ultrabooks to be basically low-powered laptops for quite a bit more money, much like a more powerful netbook. I imagine those who really want to reduce weight that much just opt for a tablet. Laptops can be had that are more powerful and are reasonably light ( 6 or 7lbs) for a lot less money.
Outlook.com, log in (obviously), select skydrive from the dropdown in the top right. Create an office document. Edit it, etc.
This should help you with your other question
It's up and running. I bet just running it and hitting F12 will start to answer those types of questions. The point is, it's available as a web-based application, and they've integrated it with document sharing for collaborative editing - just like google docs - except it's office. For people who (think they need to) use ms office, it's great.
As sardonic as your reply appears to be, it is available, and it works surprisingly well - if you need MS Office that is.
Interestingly, MS office has been implemented as a online service, in javascript, that runs in the browser. If you have any MS-network email accounts you can use it. It will probably be the best conversion solution, for the time being at least. LibreOffice would be a second choice, but it doesn't always convert properly.
... at least the big-name stuff is. The microbrew industry has normal strength beer. Canadians enjoy 5-6.5% in large-volume beer, and microbrews go up to 10% (@ Unibroue)... maybe higher. Tequilla, however, is far cheaper in (many parts of) the US than in Canada. No idea why. You also get Chimayo, which we don't >:(