bob-2

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by bob-2 11y ago
> So... just like Apple does every year Difference being that Apple doesn't offer an extended return period for devices just because they released a new one. And why should they? It shows investors a lack of confidence in their prod
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by bob-2 11y ago
I think it's a comparison of popularity. The iPad market is larger than the Windows tablet market as a whole (which is mostly driven by Surface alone). More hands will see iOS implementations than Windows tablet implementations. Develo
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by bob-2 11y ago
My first impression: Had my volume turned up and accidentally moved my cursor over the power button. Now I'm deaf and never coming back. I can't think of a recent example where playing sound effects when hovering over an element h
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by bob-2 11y ago
What about the terrorists? People fear the terrorists. They see the terrorists doing terrible things every week. Are we willing to sacrifice some of our rights to our government to better protect us from the merciless, bloodthirsty terroris
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by bob-2 11y ago
While acceptable for most paranoid users, the indicator light isn't as secure as a physical switch. For some devices (most notably 2007/2008 era MacBooks) the controller can be manipulated to enable the camera without giving any v
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by bob-2 11y ago
> the goal is to reduce US power. Better put: the goal is to reduce US abuse of power. Accountability is the focus, not disarmament.
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by bob-2 11y ago
Was this actually published March 30th, or is this new as of today? I had not heard of Project Spartan being included with the technical preview until today (April 30th).
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by bob-2 11y ago
That's assuming they're working alone for their own intent. Given how federal government agencies are responding to FOIA requests to local police departments regarding stingray operations, it wouldn't be completely ridiculous
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by bob-2 11y ago
OP could be commenting on the timing of the "White House hacked" headlines being published. Certainly a convenient time for garnering public support of those cybersecurity bills.