Well that's not altogether true. Bluejacking is simply sending unsolicited messages to other BT enabled devices, this would typically be in the form of a vCard.
While bluejacking is usually harmless; the advancements in mobile phones now allows for the transmission and execution of image, audio and other files. These devices are more suseptable to virus attacks and, indeed, devices can be taken over completely with the use of a trojan horse program.
Very true. You make a good point, although you must see that, from Apple's perspective, they would be familiarising the younger generation with their brand. As a large corporation, they will have long term plans (movement with technology assumed); thus capturing more users is always in their interest.
I guess I'm pointing out the obvious:)
No wonder Apple wanted to get their OS on those laptops. The exposure alone would have reaped plenty of reward when all those kids grow up and continue to use OSX.
Slashdot Mirror
Well that's not altogether true. Bluejacking is simply sending unsolicited messages to other BT enabled devices, this would typically be in the form of a vCard. While bluejacking is usually harmless; the advancements in mobile phones now allows for the transmission and execution of image, audio and other files. These devices are more suseptable to virus attacks and, indeed, devices can be taken over completely with the use of a trojan horse program.
Even if this option was available in Windows, your average user would be unaware and just as vunerable.
Very true. You make a good point, although you must see that, from Apple's perspective, they would be familiarising the younger generation with their brand. As a large corporation, they will have long term plans (movement with technology assumed); thus capturing more users is always in their interest. I guess I'm pointing out the obvious :)
No wonder Apple wanted to get their OS on those laptops. The exposure alone would have reaped plenty of reward when all those kids grow up and continue to use OSX.
I believe Techdirt runs Slashcode. IMHO, they are a meaningful site.