With Schmidt at the Apple board, I don't think Google will be worrying to much about getting slaughtered by iPod+iTunes... They'll probably be using it in their favor sometime soon.
When are people going to understand that Google is a business just like any other?
Being a business, they must focus on the return over their investment, which is much faster achieved when you develop something for the masses. Last time I checked, the masses were running Windows, not Linux or any other open source OS.
And BTW, they WILL do evil if that makes stocks go up!
Besides, who wants to be deprived of all its documentation every time DSL is down?
Probably the same people who are willing to risk being deprived of their docs every time there's a power outage. Now, how often does that happen? DSL (and WiFi, an WiMax, and all other technologies) will get to the same level of QoS, it's just a matter of time.
Not to mention PC crashes, mobility and the possibility of not needing a PC at all.
the article points out when it describes how a $1 Coldplay download costs $25 as ringtones
From the article:...you can buy a Coldplay track from iTunes for 99 cents; but the same track bought at ringtone rates would cost $25
Now, that was simply the most stupid part of the article. He probably guessed: "well, if Cingular sells the 30 seconds ringtone for 5 bucks, then the full two and a half minute version would cost... 5 * 2.5 / 0.5 = $25! I'm a genius!"
I don't have a TV, a stereo and a DVD player in my bedroom. Instead, I have a well-equiped PC. Not only can I listen to my CDs and watch DVDs, I can also listen to MP3s, webcasts, DivX movies...
I don't carry a MP3 player, a PDA, a camera and a radio with me everywhere I go. Instead, I have a SonyEricsson K750, which has all of those in one! (and BTW, I *can* sync contacts and calendar, *and* use MP3 as ringtones - this is really not up to the carriers like someone wrote here)
Now, this is me, in Brazil, where gadgets cost a fortune, where we don't have Tivo, and where EDGE and EVDO are not more than embrionary.
If you can't see convergence happening, it's probably because it's right under your nose.
IMO, the description of the is too broad and generic to be granted a patent. There isn't much difference between "sanity level" and "energy level". It's the same system, only with different inputs (e.g. get shot at, see a ghost) and outputs (e.g. die, loose concentration).
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With Schmidt at the Apple board, I don't think Google will be worrying to much about getting slaughtered by iPod+iTunes... They'll probably be using it in their favor sometime soon.
I don't know if it's worth that much, but it sure is worth a lot...
I don't think the end of support (as in people answering to your doubts) is the issue for most users, but rather the end of security updates
1b doesn't really outspend Google, according to this http://www.internetoutsider.com/2006/05/ballmer_ge ts_ch.html
They do know about sharing, but they don't like it much... That's why they have DRM
I don't see a thing
There is only one thing the next generation has going for it; Capacity.
Great, more extras nobody's gonna watch!
AFAIK, it's still speculation.
Nothing @ http://googlepress.blogspot.com/
Or you could subscribe to the Google Blog Feed and get all those news the day they are made available, instead of once a month
When are people going to understand that Google is a business just like any other?
Being a business, they must focus on the return over their investment, which is much faster achieved when you develop something for the masses. Last time I checked, the masses were running Windows, not Linux or any other open source OS.
And BTW, they WILL do evil if that makes stocks go up!
Yes, it really is: Google Desktop 20051101-en
Probably the same people who are willing to risk being deprived of their docs every time there's a power outage. Now, how often does that happen? DSL (and WiFi, an WiMax, and all other technologies) will get to the same level of QoS, it's just a matter of time.
Not to mention PC crashes, mobility and the possibility of not needing a PC at all.
Yes, I do. Do you?
You're right about one thing though: this is tiresome. If by now you have not understood what I mean, then I probably should not have expected you to.
Do you honestly believe anyone would ever charge you $25 for a ringtone? That's what would be stupid!
the article points out when it describes how a $1 Coldplay download costs $25 as ringtones From the article: ...you can buy a Coldplay track from iTunes for 99 cents; but the same track bought at ringtone rates would cost $25
Now, that was simply the most stupid part of the article. He probably guessed: "well, if Cingular sells the 30 seconds ringtone for 5 bucks, then the full two and a half minute version would cost... 5 * 2.5 / 0.5 = $25! I'm a genius!"
I don't have a TV, a stereo and a DVD player in my bedroom. Instead, I have a well-equiped PC. Not only can I listen to my CDs and watch DVDs, I can also listen to MP3s, webcasts, DivX movies... I don't carry a MP3 player, a PDA, a camera and a radio with me everywhere I go. Instead, I have a SonyEricsson K750, which has all of those in one! (and BTW, I *can* sync contacts and calendar, *and* use MP3 as ringtones - this is really not up to the carriers like someone wrote here) Now, this is me, in Brazil, where gadgets cost a fortune, where we don't have Tivo, and where EDGE and EVDO are not more than embrionary. If you can't see convergence happening, it's probably because it's right under your nose.
IMO, the description of the is too broad and generic to be granted a patent. There isn't much difference between "sanity level" and "energy level". It's the same system, only with different inputs (e.g. get shot at, see a ghost) and outputs (e.g. die, loose concentration).