Posts by physguy

Quote: Originally Posted by cloudgazer They care about both, market share is very important for the long term health of the platform. Agreed, but as I've said before market share is critical only to a level in which developer interest...

Quote: Originally Posted by sambira The point 1 of this patent explains SoundJam MP which was around in 1999. This patent is March of 2001. So, how is this patent allowed to exist and how could they win a case using this patent? Is...

Quote: Originally Posted by DJinTX Saying "much of Apple's portfolio" suggests a good portion, which I would disagree with. Obviously they come up with a ton of innovative ideas. However, I'm sure they have been awarded some...

Quote: Originally Posted by DJinTX Some things should not be patent-able. The state of patent law in this country (and maybe others) is pretty ridiculous. What? and Why, specifically? Is it not new, is it not original? Be specific.

Quote: Originally Posted by robbydek It's sort of obvious that Apple had stuff taken, but I wonder if it would be such as big deal if it was another company? The question that remains is will Apple allow a reasonable settlement or is...

Quote: Originally Posted by zoetmb I would strongly disagree with you. I think there is tons of evidence that conservative Republicans, supported by the Fox Network, are pushing more and more towards a society in which only middle...

Quote: Originally Posted by Tallest Skil You're paying ten times as much for data plans as you EVER do for a phone. Up front costs are completely meaningless. Not true BECAUSE they don't reduce the data plans for a non-subsidized...

Quote: Originally Posted by Prof. Peabody This statement goes way too far IMO. I think you are either going off the deep end in an attempt to make your point, or you are a strong racist (or at least inclined that way) yourself. ...

Quote: Originally Posted by xSamplex Just because they sell these things (with like a 9% market share) does not mean they are fairly priced. They are expensive, and that is reflected in the market share. I'm continually baffled by...

Quote: Originally Posted by Robin Huber I was planning to await Lion before upgrading my iMac, but since I heard that Apple is doing away with iWeb and hosting, I may have to keep my old iMac and not upgrade OS or hardware. I can always...