if gps is included in future macs i sincerely hope they pre-empt concerns about privacy and make the unit deactivated by default and ideally with some way of remotely enabling it using a user password
i wouldn't want apple turning into big brother. i thought that was MS's style
I think you''re confusing GPS (Global Positioning System) with GIS (Geographic Information System). I don't think whomever wrote the article has a good understanding between the two. First off, I can't see how installing GPS receivers in Macs will enable tracking of stolen machines...they work indoors primarily and GPS receivers usually don't work indoors because the GPS signal is weak and is easily blocked without direct line of sight to the satelites. Secondly, I'm a spatial information scientist and lack of GIS software on the Mac is the only reason I have for needing windows. Fortunately I can install a Windows partition using Bootcamp to run ArcGIS 9 and MapInfo Professional so at least I don't need a PC box. There's no shortage of GPS software on both platforms. My guess is someone heard GIS and didn't know what it meant so they converted it to GPS and the rumour mill went into overdrive from there.
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Unless there is some strategic reason I don't know of, I can't see Apple doing this. Why reinvent the wheel?
I think its a good idea to build global mapping and GPS software. The software should be the front end of Google Earth. Google has already put a great deal of effort into it, it makes no sense why Apple would not use their service.
I would love integrated GPS however becuase I know of several PC people who like to use GPS software as a reason they will not buy a Mac.
Like Europe, NO ONE in Australia uses AIM. By far the majority use MSN, with other minor contenders being Yahoo and Skype. The AOL branding does not work outside of America, because the rest of the world doesn't see itself as part of America (as strange as that may sound to some Americans). Simple as that.
I ditched MSN a while ago and I'm so glad I did. I use Yahoo and it's actually the best client I've seen on OS X, very stable with great video support. If you ask me, Apple would have been better off partnering iChat with Yahoo or Google ages ago.
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oh, well I stand corrected. So is AIM not available in Europe? I know it's AMERICA online, but I always figured it was open to other countries. My brother in Brazil uses it. I guess it would be weird if I used a program called Europe Online =/
I think you''re confusing GPS (Global Positioning System) with GIS (Geographic Information System). I don't think whomever wrote the article has a good understanding between the two. First off, I can't see how installing GPS receivers in Macs will enable tracking of stolen machines...they work indoors primarily and GPS receivers usually don't work indoors because the GPS signal is weak and is easily blocked without direct line of sight to the satelites. Secondly, I'm a spatial information scientist and lack of GIS software on the Mac is the only reason I have for needing windows. Fortunately I can install a Windows partition using Bootcamp to run ArcGIS 9 and MapInfo Professional so at least I don't need a PC box. There's no shortage of GPS software on both platforms. My guess is someone heard GIS and didn't know what it meant so they converted it to GPS and the rumour mill went into overdrive from there.
I've posted this already, but I'll post it for you.
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i wouldn't want apple turning into big brother. i thought that was MS's style
yahoo's also pretty popular in japan although msn seems to be dominant
i use adium, so the network is of little relevance to me!
Unless there is some strategic reason I don't know of, I can't see Apple doing this. Why reinvent the wheel?
I think its a good idea to build global mapping and GPS software. The software should be the front end of Google Earth. Google has already put a great deal of effort into it, it makes no sense why Apple would not use their service.
I would love integrated GPS however becuase I know of several PC people who like to use GPS software as a reason they will not buy a Mac.
I ditched MSN a while ago and I'm so glad I did. I use Yahoo and it's actually the best client I've seen on OS X, very stable with great video support. If you ask me, Apple would have been better off partnering iChat with Yahoo or Google ages ago.
oh, well I stand corrected. So is AIM not available in Europe? I know it's AMERICA online, but I always figured it was open to other countries. My brother in Brazil uses it. I guess it would be weird if I used a program called Europe Online =/
I think you''re confusing GPS (Global Positioning System) with GIS (Geographic Information System). I don't think whomever wrote the article has a good understanding between the two. First off, I can't see how installing GPS receivers in Macs will enable tracking of stolen machines...they work indoors primarily and GPS receivers usually don't work indoors because the GPS signal is weak and is easily blocked without direct line of sight to the satelites. Secondly, I'm a spatial information scientist and lack of GIS software on the Mac is the only reason I have for needing windows. Fortunately I can install a Windows partition using Bootcamp to run ArcGIS 9 and MapInfo Professional so at least I don't need a PC box. There's no shortage of GPS software on both platforms. My guess is someone heard GIS and didn't know what it meant so they converted it to GPS and the rumour mill went into overdrive from there.
I've posted this already, but I'll post it for you.
http://www.u-blox.com/news/3GSM.html