It absolutely would not affect their business model. It would simply require more money be spent in development. That alone does not significantly change a company's business model.
Apple's business model is not predicated on FOSS. They could use a different compiler, or web server, and this would not affect them in any way (except for licensing fees).
If they support Unix, then they'd get people who had a bad or esoteric configuration whining "But my computer can't play this video!". Better safe than sorry.
Even worse, if they support Windows, then they'd get people with a bad configuration (or spyware) whining "but my computer can't play this video!".
-They are implying PC == Windows. While this is true about 90% of the time, it fails to mention that there are OTHER OSes besides OS X/Windows. And, um, Macs are now PCs. Whoops.
-In the digital camera ad, they fail to mention that most digital cameras don't need special drivers to work.
-Regarding spyware and viruses, they fail to mention that the most common cause of infection is user stupidity. I still have a Windows partition on one of my computers, and I've only ever had one virus (I don't use antivirus software, either). Spyware is taken care of by not using IE and not downloading stuff from shady sites.
-In the ad about "rebooting", they fail to mention that Mac software updates often require reboots. They also fail to mention that not everyone who uses Windows has to reboot every 20 minutes.
There are probably more, but these are the ones I could remember off the top of my head. Also, these might not technically be "lying", but they definitely fit the definition of bullshit. Or FUD.
Sorry to break your bubble, but I'm pretty sure that "responsiveness, consistency, and day-to-day usability" is the definition of polish when it comes to intefaces.
Man people look up some sick crap on Wikipedia. I mean, the C programming language?! I can only hope it's just a bunch of curious teenagers, and that they'll grow out of it in a few years.
As far as I know, all of these laws have been struck down. This of course means that they must be put into law somehow. This wastes the time and tax money of the citizens. Then a lawsuit is brought. This wastes the time and tax money of the citizens, with the bonus effect of clogging the court system.
So really, I'd say pity the citizens, whose tax money is being wasted for political posturing. Let's not focus our efforts on stupid crap like healthcare and education, this latest moral crisis is much more important. And this time, it really is a moral crisis. Really.
Yeah, that's pretty hilarious. It would be even more hilarious if the US just kept increasing their CO2 emissions every year. The we might all die laughing.
Or if we don't die laughing, we'll all die from heat exhaustion:(
Over the 12 years I've lived here (Minnesota), the winters have become noticeably less harsh (for Minnesota, anyway). For the first 5 years or so, once we had snow on the ground, it stayed there until at least sometime in April. Now the snow will often melt once or twice during the winter.
My anecdote counters your anecdote:P
Seriously though, the winters here are sort of lead me to believe that yes, the earth IS warming up.
My thoughts exactly. And when an American doesn't get fired/sued, the friendly folks at Fox News and other ruling class-friendly places will try their damnedest to destroy your career.
Does this mean that corporate america is funding political terrorists?
Well, they're funding themselves, so....yeah.
And if some people think "terrorism" is too strong a word to use for these type of people, I ask you to look up the definition of the word. Those who run "corporate america" definitely use their influence to threaten and instill fear in others.
Now that I think about it, it's a lot like kids who form secret clubs. The difference is that when you leak the secret, instead of feuding with your friends for two days, you get fired:(
Somehow I don't think that they would make a game without being sure that it doesn't suck.
And while it's true that a lot of their comics focus on actual games, there's a ton of stuff in the "PA Universe" that would be a lot of fun if made into a game.
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It absolutely would not affect their business model. It would simply require more money be spent in development. That alone does not significantly change a company's business model.
Apple's business model is not predicated on FOSS. They could use a different compiler, or web server, and this would not affect them in any way (except for licensing fees).
If they support Unix, then they'd get people who had a bad or esoteric configuration whining "But my computer can't play this video!". Better safe than sorry.
Even worse, if they support Windows, then they'd get people with a bad configuration (or spyware) whining "but my computer can't play this video!".
Oh wait.
The GNU project is creating a Free flash player. You can read about it here.
What's more important to Apple?
Control is most important to Apple.
what is Apple lying about in these ads?
-They are implying PC == Windows. While this is true about 90% of the time, it fails to mention that there are OTHER OSes besides OS X/Windows. And, um, Macs are now PCs. Whoops.
-In the digital camera ad, they fail to mention that most digital cameras don't need special drivers to work.
-Regarding spyware and viruses, they fail to mention that the most common cause of infection is user stupidity. I still have a Windows partition on one of my computers, and I've only ever had one virus (I don't use antivirus software, either). Spyware is taken care of by not using IE and not downloading stuff from shady sites.
-In the ad about "rebooting", they fail to mention that Mac software updates often require reboots. They also fail to mention that not everyone who uses Windows has to reboot every 20 minutes.
There are probably more, but these are the ones I could remember off the top of my head. Also, these might not technically be "lying", but they definitely fit the definition of bullshit. Or FUD.
Finally, if you find the Mac guy "bloody annoying," you need to relax. It's just a commercial, and obviously not targeted at the likes of you.
Yeah, this sounds like a really good philosophy to live by. Never get mad about anything unless it was specifically targeted at you.
Sorry to break your bubble, but I'm pretty sure that "responsiveness, consistency, and day-to-day usability" is the definition of polish when it comes to intefaces.
Man people look up some sick crap on Wikipedia. I mean, the C programming language?! I can only hope it's just a bunch of curious teenagers, and that they'll grow out of it in a few years.
Open-Source Object Database for Java and .NET
With that many buzzwords in its description alone, it has to be good.
I don't think Apple counts. If they did, any company that runs Apache would be considered an "open source" company.
Um yeah, and these shows are totally different than Roman arenas, bullfighting, etc.
As far as I know, all of these laws have been struck down. This of course means that they must be put into law somehow. This wastes the time and tax money of the citizens. Then a lawsuit is brought. This wastes the time and tax money of the citizens, with the bonus effect of clogging the court system.
So really, I'd say pity the citizens, whose tax money is being wasted for political posturing. Let's not focus our efforts on stupid crap like healthcare and education, this latest moral crisis is much more important. And this time, it really is a moral crisis. Really.
So if I run some blackhat ops on the FBI to make sure they're not doing anything illegal, will I get some doggie treats as well? I didn't think so.
Yeah, that's pretty hilarious. It would be even more hilarious if the US just kept increasing their CO2 emissions every year. The we might all die laughing.
:(
Or if we don't die laughing, we'll all die from heat exhaustion
Over the 12 years I've lived here (Minnesota), the winters have become noticeably less harsh (for Minnesota, anyway). For the first 5 years or so, once we had snow on the ground, it stayed there until at least sometime in April. Now the snow will often melt once or twice during the winter.
:P
My anecdote counters your anecdote
Seriously though, the winters here are sort of lead me to believe that yes, the earth IS warming up.
I dunno man, my analogies are booked solid for the next 3 months.
After I read your post, I got an image in my head of little kittens delivering packets to different rooms.
:P
Of course, the latency would be horrible, but it would be the most adorable topography ever
My thoughts exactly. And when an American doesn't get fired/sued, the friendly folks at Fox News and other ruling class-friendly places will try their damnedest to destroy your career.
Does this mean that corporate america is funding political terrorists?
Well, they're funding themselves, so....yeah.
And if some people think "terrorism" is too strong a word to use for these type of people, I ask you to look up the definition of the word. Those who run "corporate america" definitely use their influence to threaten and instill fear in others.
The testing has to be perfect. The drugs? Not so much.
And I don't understand why the parent is modded troll.
I thought capitalism was about maximizing profit.
I would venture to say that buyouts definitely maximize profits. However, it's more likely for those doing the buyout than anyone else.
I think it doesn't need to.
Now that I think about it, it's a lot like kids who form secret clubs. The difference is that when you leak the secret, instead of feuding with your friends for two days, you get fired :(
Somehow I don't think that they would make a game without being sure that it doesn't suck.
And while it's true that a lot of their comics focus on actual games, there's a ton of stuff in the "PA Universe" that would be a lot of fun if made into a game.