And why wouldn't counting iOS devices against Android devices not be doing just that? The more important metric would be how many devices could run an app written for that system.
If it's the act of having a conversation, then we definitely need to ban communication between passengers in vehicles.
Because it's the exact same thing, right? There's no way that a passenger could be able to sense when the driver needs to concentrate, and shut up accordingly. And there's no way that the human brain actually needs to work harder to decipher a phone conversation than a live one. Nope, it's all the same shit.
Holding the phone would be even worse, as now, not only are you distracted by talking on the phone, but you have to use one hand to hold it, meaning you can't steer as well if something should arise. Not to mention that holding a phone up would interfere with your peripheral vision.
And the difference with talking to a passenger is that they can see what's going on, and can shut the hell up when the need arises. Someone on the phone can't.
The same studies also show that it's about the same level as talking with a passenger
No, they haven't, actually. And there's one important distinction: A passenger in a car can also see what's going on, and can shut up and let the driver drive when needed. Someone over the phone has no such ability.
Once I can see the source of WP7, can compile it myself, and create a ROM for loading onto my phone, then maybe I'll consider it "Open and Free". Until then, it's another locked down system. Which, if I was going to use one, there's nothing compelling about WP7 over the iPhone anyway.
No, you're seeming to make excuses. While his flamebait about android not being powerful is laughably stupidly false, deciding not to count iPads and iPod Touches into iOS marketshare figures is pretty stupid. Just like deciding not to count Android tablets in Android sales figures.
Most Android smartphones are cheap "smartphones" that can barely powerful enough to do the things you'd expect a smartphone to do.
Source? And if so, who gives a shit? Every carrier has the low cost ones, but they also have the beefy, powerful ones. It's just a way of letting the consumer choose how much power they need, or can afford.
Ahh yes, lets have more blame for people who don't know who to trust, but decline to address the blatantly obvious in your fucking face fact that they don't know who to trust because of the way they are lied to constantly and every day.
Bull fucking shit. The fact of the matter is you're just trying to make excuses for others, while at the same time exposing many other children to very serious health risks. This is all well known, and to place it as a "trust issue" is just childish.
This is not their fault.
It very much is their fault. They are the ones ignoring every aspect of medical science because they "know better in my heart" or other bullshit like that.
The first thing is that you have to admit that it's a problem rather than blaming people who suffer from the consequences.
The people who suffer the consequences are the kids who contract serious, debilitating diseases for no other reason than their parent's selfishness.
I will, in fact, blame any and all anti-vaccine assholes, especially when study after study has shown they are idiots, and that their own study has been found to be pure bullshit.
No, not really. Someone that large pulling out of China is going to make waves. In addition to all the lost jobs, there is bound to be an insane amount of press coverage on the story. Now China is no longer seen as a place where IP isn't respected, but a place that doesn't even respect Chinese IP (Apple has several trademarks registered in China, as do many of the other companies that do business there), and will tell you to "get bent" when you ask them to resolve it. Given that, there are bound to be many other companies that decide to follow suit.
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As for TFA we wouldn't even need this shit if we would get rid of those stupid as hell sin laws
Bullshit. You don't think this historical crime data is geared toward violent crime as well?
That's one of the core components of "Open". If he's going to say his platform is more "Open" than Android, then he's gonna have to back it up.
I'm not confused in the least. Except when it comes to saying that you're more "open" than an open source system.
It does when the point is to figure out how many devices your app can run on.
Where the hell did you get "Shut Down" from? I was talking about the extent to which Google might take over Moto Mobility.
And why wouldn't counting iOS devices against Android devices not be doing just that? The more important metric would be how many devices could run an app written for that system.
No, you took that to a ridiculously stupid extreme. One in which you completely ignored any and all evidence to the contrary.
It only seems that way if you're stupid enough to think that it requires the driver looking over at the person to realize this stuff.
If it's the act of having a conversation, then we definitely need to ban communication between passengers in vehicles.
Because it's the exact same thing, right? There's no way that a passenger could be able to sense when the driver needs to concentrate, and shut up accordingly. And there's no way that the human brain actually needs to work harder to decipher a phone conversation than a live one. Nope, it's all the same shit.
Holding the phone would be even worse, as now, not only are you distracted by talking on the phone, but you have to use one hand to hold it, meaning you can't steer as well if something should arise. Not to mention that holding a phone up would interfere with your peripheral vision.
And the difference with talking to a passenger is that they can see what's going on, and can shut the hell up when the need arises. Someone on the phone can't.
Most states that have laws written like that also have penalties for failing to yield the right of way when required.
What your statement fails to realize is that, in most cases, the driver wouldn't be driving that way if it wasn't for alcohol or phones.
And the increase in vehicle safety mechanisms and designs had *nothing* to do with that, I'm sure.
The same studies also show that it's about the same level as talking with a passenger
No, they haven't, actually. And there's one important distinction: A passenger in a car can also see what's going on, and can shut up and let the driver drive when needed. Someone over the phone has no such ability.
At what point to you say enough is enough?
At not using the hands free kit, and not texting or anything like that while driving?
Using a phone while driving is NOT significantly dangerous.
Unless you look at every study ever published on the topic.
The road is not and should not be a safe zone.
That doesn't mean we shouldn't work to make it as safe as possible. Or do you think we should repeal drunk driving laws too?
I think Google realizes this, and so will avoid that situation. They might let Moto make one of the upcoming Nexus phones, but that's about it.
Once I can see the source of WP7, can compile it myself, and create a ROM for loading onto my phone, then maybe I'll consider it "Open and Free". Until then, it's another locked down system. Which, if I was going to use one, there's nothing compelling about WP7 over the iPhone anyway.
No, you're seeming to make excuses. While his flamebait about android not being powerful is laughably stupidly false, deciding not to count iPads and iPod Touches into iOS marketshare figures is pretty stupid. Just like deciding not to count Android tablets in Android sales figures.
Most Android smartphones are cheap "smartphones" that can barely powerful enough to do the things you'd expect a smartphone to do.
Source? And if so, who gives a shit? Every carrier has the low cost ones, but they also have the beefy, powerful ones. It's just a way of letting the consumer choose how much power they need, or can afford.
Grow the fuck up. Such an event like that is obviously not what's at issue here.
And the modifications HTC had to make to get it running on their phone? Or Samsung?
In that situation, someone eventually will ask for the source code. So when that happens, you provide it. You've now complied with the GPL.
I would. That's how every license in existence operates. You violate it, you lose your right to distribute under the license. This is no different.
You know damn well what I'm talking about. The leader of the Anti-Vaccine movement, Jenny McCarthy.
Ahh yes, lets have more blame for people who don't know who to trust, but decline to address the blatantly obvious in your fucking face fact that they don't know who to trust because of the way they are lied to constantly and every day.
Bull fucking shit. The fact of the matter is you're just trying to make excuses for others, while at the same time exposing many other children to very serious health risks. This is all well known, and to place it as a "trust issue" is just childish.
This is not their fault.
It very much is their fault. They are the ones ignoring every aspect of medical science because they "know better in my heart" or other bullshit like that.
The first thing is that you have to admit that it's a problem rather than blaming people who suffer from the consequences.
The people who suffer the consequences are the kids who contract serious, debilitating diseases for no other reason than their parent's selfishness.
I will, in fact, blame any and all anti-vaccine assholes, especially when study after study has shown they are idiots, and that their own study has been found to be pure bullshit.
No, not really. Someone that large pulling out of China is going to make waves. In addition to all the lost jobs, there is bound to be an insane amount of press coverage on the story. Now China is no longer seen as a place where IP isn't respected, but a place that doesn't even respect Chinese IP (Apple has several trademarks registered in China, as do many of the other companies that do business there), and will tell you to "get bent" when you ask them to resolve it. Given that, there are bound to be many other companies that decide to follow suit.