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Or maybe we are. That's what Jobs/Apple are betting. Apple thinks that people have tired of dealing with anti-virus and task managers and package installers an
by ryandvm 17y ago
Or maybe we are. That's what Jobs/Apple are betting.
Apple thinks that people have tired of dealing with anti-virus and task managers and package installers and folders and system updates.
Perhaps they're right, there is definitely a segment of the market that just wants a web browser and some rich media. They don't care about multi-tasking or customization.
If the iPad takes off, you can bet that locked down versions of OSX won't be far behind.
Google is headed in a similar direction with ChromeOS.
Apple's vision: "We'll give you an awesome experience, but you're going to pay us a little bit at a time for all of it."
Google's vision: "We'll give you an awesome experience for free, but you're going to tell us everything about you."
- adamc 17y agoI find myself in the uncomfortable position of preferring Microsoft's vision.
- DannoHung 17y ago"We'll give you a shitty experience and if we become popular, then you don't get any choice on top of that!"
- ericd 17y agoThere's always Linux...
- tomjen2 17y agoI can't say that I necessary disagree, but the thought that my future freedom depend upon Microsoft rubs me the wrong way. But at least I will now have a reason to join the evil empire.