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I think this is the best line in the piece... "Doctorow is not the only Geek God who's uncomfortable with Apple's transformation of the good ole hacktastic PC
by SamAtt 17y ago
I think this is the best line in the piece...
"Doctorow is not the only Geek God who's uncomfortable with Apple's transformation of the good ole hacktastic PC into a sleek, slick, sterile appliance."
Though it's an anathema to most here I think the majority of people want their computer to act more like their stove and less like the highly hackable Apple ][. That's exactly where Apple is aiming to go with the iPad.
Honestly, I personally don't have a problem with that. One thing that's been proven in recent weeks is that there will also be bushels of hackable Android tablets out there so I say let the masses have their iPad and stop complaining.
- robotron 17y agoYou're right, except discussing why one might not want an iPad is not complaining. It's just expressing an opinion.
- Tichy 17y agoWhy do I even have to care what other people like their computer like? Lots of people like TV, too, and I don't - but I am not scrambling to create fancy TV shows.
- tensor 17y agoI am personally saddened by the iPad being locked down because Apple does make really nice hardware and software systems. It's something I'd probably really like to own and use, but sadly being able to install third party software myself is a critical feature. As many have pointed out, allowing third party software (i.e. not apple approved) does not make OS X into a malware infested unusable mess. Why anyone would assume it would turn an iPad into one, I do not know. The iPad could be just as good for "the masses" as it is right now, plus make developers happy by allowing them to develop for free, with no threat of being rejected for overlapping with Apple's own market, or just for rubbing Apple the wrong way.