I read down through the comments to see if anyone was going to mention this, but surprisingly, no one did.
As long as there is an open source alternative it doesn't matter. It seems to me there is a lot of blathering about this and that need to be open source when there are either already open source projects that exist to fill the niche. All the blathering is about is tearing down something that was built closed source. Basically, whining about what ISN'T available to fiddle with.
Apple has chosen well a whole lot over the last decade. Even in cases where they got it wrong (DRM) they worked with the industry leaders until concession was made.
...by a $399 Dell. When has Apple released a computer that performs better better than the competition? Sure there are quite a few people that like the OS for one reason or another, rave about the ipod, or stand by their iphone. But really, when has there been an Apple that hasn't been outclassed in RAM, Processor power, or storage options by a half price competitor. GOod thing they have great designers working there.
If a company upsets you, don't pay them. Your money is the only way companies learn to respect you, the consumer. I wouldn't hate having an auction for tickets IF there was no reserve. I would bid ten bucks for most newer bands any time I wanted to go out. Problem is, they have an minimum price and would rather have empty seats then a realistic price.
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I read down through the comments to see if anyone was going to mention this, but surprisingly, no one did. As long as there is an open source alternative it doesn't matter. It seems to me there is a lot of blathering about this and that need to be open source when there are either already open source projects that exist to fill the niche. All the blathering is about is tearing down something that was built closed source. Basically, whining about what ISN'T available to fiddle with. Apple has chosen well a whole lot over the last decade. Even in cases where they got it wrong (DRM) they worked with the industry leaders until concession was made.
Still?
...by a $399 Dell. When has Apple released a computer that performs better better than the competition? Sure there are quite a few people that like the OS for one reason or another, rave about the ipod, or stand by their iphone. But really, when has there been an Apple that hasn't been outclassed in RAM, Processor power, or storage options by a half price competitor. GOod thing they have great designers working there.
If a company upsets you, don't pay them. Your money is the only way companies learn to respect you, the consumer. I wouldn't hate having an auction for tickets IF there was no reserve. I would bid ten bucks for most newer bands any time I wanted to go out. Problem is, they have an minimum price and would rather have empty seats then a realistic price.