You've got an executive on the inside, you've got Google with intimate knowledge of the phone long before-hand (Google Maps / Youtube integration), and you've got RIM as the king of the world even after the G1's release. Did they hastily copy Apple at the last minute, or did they buy Android to copy them? I don't know and you don't know. There's easily enough there, though, to cast doubt on the idea that after the iPhone started to take off, Google suddenly said "ooh yeah we should totally ape that!"
You mean the VMU that ate watch batteries like they were candy and had the sophistication to play a really dumb version of Space Invaders? Yeah, I can see where you'd draw a comparison.
Is an intellectual somebody who has memorized a lot of information, or is it somebody who is adept at learning?
I ask because I don't see a case of 'cool to be stupid', instead I see an evolution of how we function in a society where we've stored our knowledge in a manner that is dirt-simple to get at.
There's reasons for both points of view; the trouble comes when can can't see at least a little of both.
Mod parent up. I'm satisfied with my iPhone but I think it'd be a lot farther behind if Android hadn't lit a fire under them. I can't believe we've gone this long without an update to the notification system.
And on the other side of the fence, the Haters' ears perk up at every sound-bite, then we get ad-whoring articles like this. Reality-distortion-field, indeed.
There were Android prototypes predating the iPhone announcement, like the HTC Omni and this rather suggestive keyboard candybar (doesn't look like an iPhone to me). Remember, Android was a company that had been developing their software for years before Google bought it.
So what you mean is it's extra clear that they were copying the iPhone.
Don't get me wrong; I like Apple products. But Apple seems to go to such lengths to prevent the end user from using the phone in the way they want it just boggles my mind that so many supposed geeks here on/. still want to be part of that experience.
Have you seen the articles about Android and opening up permissions for apps? Heh.
I recommend a new face for the Borg... Jobs comes across as the greediest villain (black turtleneck sans fluffy white cat) since the early days of Bill Gates...
He comes across that way because Slashdot is responding to your clickish desires. You realize you're responding to a work of speculative fiction, right?
I'm inclined to agree. The key reason I want people to email me is it gives me a chance to craft a response. That's actually in their own best interests, too.
Seriously, I expect this will be modded into oblivion because Slashdot hates Sony and loves anyone who sticks it to the man (see also: Wikileaks, Anonymous, etc).
I don't think anybody is describing these guys as 'good' or 'heroes' or 'right'. I think they're just happy to see Sony take its lumps.
If my estimation of the current feelings of the GroupThink, you'd get modded down for saying that this should never have happened to Sony, but I don't think anybody'll give you crap about calling these guys criminals.
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Does Slashdot even need a kickback? The comments bitching about it are giving Slashdor more content to serve ads with.
Ok, overrated or off-topic I get. But... troll? Was the Voyager intro offensive?
Yeesh that video goes by real quick. I found another video of it, this one gives you a little more time to gaze at the spectacle of it.
linky...
Show us deaths and / or injuries.
Heh. Yeah, Nintendo is capable of making mistakes, the most recent one coming to mind is a high-concept system from fifteen years ago.
You've got an executive on the inside, you've got Google with intimate knowledge of the phone long before-hand (Google Maps / Youtube integration), and you've got RIM as the king of the world even after the G1's release. Did they hastily copy Apple at the last minute, or did they buy Android to copy them? I don't know and you don't know. There's easily enough there, though, to cast doubt on the idea that after the iPhone started to take off, Google suddenly said "ooh yeah we should totally ape that!"
So you are saying that Apple innovated?
You mean the VMU that ate watch batteries like they were candy and had the sophistication to play a really dumb version of Space Invaders? Yeah, I can see where you'd draw a comparison.
Is an intellectual somebody who has memorized a lot of information, or is it somebody who is adept at learning?
I ask because I don't see a case of 'cool to be stupid', instead I see an evolution of how we function in a society where we've stored our knowledge in a manner that is dirt-simple to get at.
There's reasons for both points of view; the trouble comes when can can't see at least a little of both.
Mod parent up. I'm satisfied with my iPhone but I think it'd be a lot farther behind if Android hadn't lit a fire under them. I can't believe we've gone this long without an update to the notification system.
Clickish.
And on the other side of the fence, the Haters' ears perk up at every sound-bite, then we get ad-whoring articles like this. Reality-distortion-field, indeed.
Sour grapes.
You know that Eric Schmidt was on Apple's board during that time, right?
There were Android prototypes predating the iPhone announcement, like the HTC Omni and this rather suggestive keyboard candybar (doesn't look like an iPhone to me). Remember, Android was a company that had been developing their software for years before Google bought it.
So what you mean is it's extra clear that they were copying the iPhone.
Sure it was, I just felt like poking some fun at the fanbois. It's funny to watch them squirm when their worldview is conflicted.
Heh. "I meant to do that."
Don't get me wrong; I like Apple products. But Apple seems to go to such lengths to prevent the end user from using the phone in the way they want it just boggles my mind that so many supposed geeks here on /. still want to be part of that experience.
Have you seen the articles about Android and opening up permissions for apps? Heh.
Of course, bloggers want your clicks. Sucker.
I recommend a new face for the Borg... Jobs comes across as the greediest villain (black turtleneck sans fluffy white cat) since the early days of Bill Gates...
He comes across that way because Slashdot is responding to your clickish desires. You realize you're responding to a work of speculative fiction, right?
Id suggest Star Control 2. It has action, adventure, and it teaches a lil about resource managment. I think the ending of that one would be reached.
I'm inclined to agree. The key reason I want people to email me is it gives me a chance to craft a response. That's actually in their own best interests, too.
No, he accepted more porn as payment for their services.
Yes. That's why we don't measure food by its ingredients.
Seriously, I expect this will be modded into oblivion because Slashdot hates Sony and loves anyone who sticks it to the man (see also: Wikileaks, Anonymous, etc).
I don't think anybody is describing these guys as 'good' or 'heroes' or 'right'. I think they're just happy to see Sony take its lumps.
If my estimation of the current feelings of the GroupThink, you'd get modded down for saying that this should never have happened to Sony, but I don't think anybody'll give you crap about calling these guys criminals.
Nice! It's better than the typical political jokes.