Some of you will remember that I have mentioned iFixit from time to time around here. I just received this from them...
> We’re pleased to announce that iFixit has been acquired by Apple. > > iFixit is the industry leader in the global repair movement. With more than > 10,000 repair guides and millions of community members worldwide, iFixit has > become the most trusted source for “before-you-buy” reviews of consumer > electronics and “after-it-breaks” repair documentation. > > Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and generally does > not discuss their purpose or plans. And financial details have not yet been > disclosed. But, we at iFixit feel we ought to explain ourselves to our loyal > community. > > “Everyone has a number”, admitted Kyle Wiens, iFixit’s CEO. “I didn’t think > there was a reasonable number that would make me say, ‘You know I was going > to change the world with repair documentation but here’s a number.’” In the > end, Apple gave us a number that we couldn’t refuse. > > But it isn’t just a number for iFixit. As part of the deal, Apple made a > commitment to produce the most replaceable electronic devices and personal > computers on the market. This is a clear win for the whole iFixit community. > > Apple is working hard to make devices last long enough to be upgraded or > irrelevant, making repairability an antiquated notion. iFixit will become a > key player in the future of Apple device development, starting with the new > iFixit Replaceability Index. > > It has been an exciting adventure for all of us at iFixit, and we can’t thank > our dedicated community enough. > > Let's start our next chapter together! It did catch me off-guard: I was dumbfounded. And then I remembered the date. j. -- Jonathan Fletcher FileMaker 9/10/11/12 Certified Developer Fletcher Data Consulting [email protected] http://www.fletcherdata.com 502-509-7137 New Podcast on the Block: FileMaker Talk - Business Edition: filemakertalk.com [email protected] Kentuckiana's FileMaker Developers Group Next meeting: Tuesday, April 22nd, noon to 3:30 http://www.kyfmp.com _______________________________________________ MacGroup mailing list [email protected] http://www.math.louisville.edu/mailman/listinfo/macgroup
