Posts by Mr. Me

Quote: Originally Posted by mrstep    Are there any actual Java apps being used on the desktop? ...   Absolutely. My firm handle virtually all enterprise business through a vertical market...

Read and be wise.

It is true that the newbie necroposted. It is also true that Perian has been discontinued. However, it still works. It is also still available for download on the Perian website. There is no reason to not use it until it no longer works.

Quote: Originally Posted by nht    Apple invested millions into the AIM alliance and the PowerPC as well.   Want to bet that there isn't a Medfield reference design phone running iOS...

Quote: Originally Posted by Tallest Skil    There goes your "one remote" idea, out the window again. At least have a consistent vision.     Comcast, DirecTV,...

Quote: Originally Posted by Marvin  The TV itself being well designed is expected, it could even use carbon fibre for reduced weight. But what about the distribution method? If Apple feeds multiple data streams in...

Decimated literally means 1 in 10 were killed. The word is neither accurate nor appropriate in this context. Obliterated is the appropriate term when all hands are lost or the unit is left with few survivors.

Quote: Originally Posted by Omega  Being a Dr Who nerd I thought decimation was to remove one tenth.   You are correct, but it is more specific than that. Decimate is a term of war. After a unit deserted under...

If those things weren't so sad, then they would be funny.

Tallest Skil was absolutely correct. "If you want a laptop, then you should buy a laptop." You may be salivating for the Microsoft Surface with their flipping/folding covers that convert the tablet into a laptop or the new Windows 8...