On 21/10/2010, at 10:02 PM, James Therrault wrote: > > On Oct 21, 2010, at 3:40 AM, Brian Christmas wrote: > >> >> >> >> Unfortunately obsolescence is a fact of life in the electronics industry, >> even tho it's not planned. > > > That may be true but Marketing certainly is planned.
You're correct. The iPad proves it. It's a shift to program and content control, that the American mid-west would be proud of. And, as an Aussie, I have to add that our existing Government is on the same track with an opt-out internet censorship control that is just as onerous, but a least it's being touted as an opt-out system (which means there's a list, which certain people can refer to! Paranoia will out!). The run-away success of the iPad just might signal to Apple that the same thing can be done with Macs, and the conditions set for the start of the Mac store seems to indicate just that. Will people still buy a locked down machine and OS and content? You betcha! The iPads have proved it, even tho that great supporter of the internet, porn, is still available via browser; but even that might be removed in future. Will everyone buy such a machine? No way! I wouldn't for one, even tho I own, and my family loves, an iPad. > And, I see Apple slipping into "big brother" mode which humankind will > naturally resist. Definitely some will, but will we be enough? > > I've been a Mac user, (Mac Plus by way of employment), since 1985. I bought > my first Mac II way back in 1987. Congratulations. My first was a IIe. Loved it. > > Since that time, I've seen Apple go through two major OS changes, (68xxx, PPC > and lastly Intel), and while each of these changes certainly advanced the > user's experience, I have detected a creaping feeling of the heavy thumb of > Applelonian control. (How's that for a new word? <G>) You should trade mark it, it might become widespread. Remember listers, you saw it here first. > If things turn out as many are suggesting, Apple's ascension may run smack > into a brick wall. Unless there's an early groundswelling, i doubt it. The hugely popular ascent of the iPad and iPhone with their controlled content seem to indicate that the unwashed/unthinking masses want to be fed controlled content. Australia might prove to be a testing ground. Many won't want to give up their freedoms, but will they be prepared to go on a list to keep up that ideology? > > It's just how things work... Yes it is. But in which way will they work? Regards Santa And what, you ask, was the beginning of it all? And it is this...... Existence that multiplied itself For sheer delight of being And plunged with numberless trillions of forms So that it might find itself innumerably Sri Aurobindo -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
