mike eggleston

Microsoft has some really good devs over there. Just look at VSCode (yes, I know is open source, but is actively maintained by Microsoft). That being said, their biggest problem that they face is that they are trying to make their OS for every possible computer out there, with no real direction. As several have stated, they are still supporting 32bit machines. As several have stated, they are still using the Registry. A couple have said that they should use the Linux kernel and essentially make a Windowing Manager for it. After all, this is exactly what Apple has done with Mac OS ever sense it became Mac OS X (Darwin core, Aqua Windowing Manager).

That said, even if Microsoft were to take that brave of a step, their management would probably screw it up epically. Instead of a Linux core, they'd probably choose something like SCO Unix...

gatorguy said:

No, I don't think that's what he was saying at all. He simply didn't understand (or take the time to) and jumped to the conclusion this was something nefarious and sneaky that no one knew about until Mozilla told us, which is not true in any way.

Be that as it may even Apple with all their brilliant engineers and scientists also develops software requiring changes as it goes along, even ones involving privacy issues. Recent example might be AirTag software. Other examples would include iOS betas and advertising and location features.

 I thought you also developed software at some point? If so has it been your experience that it's perfect out of the gate?

Actually, I think the biggest problem here is that this has been in draft for multiple years. To me, it seems obvious that Google has no desire to harden this proposal at all. And this is not some sort of Google-hate thing. This has to do with more of "Follow the money". Google's main bread-and-butter is their Ad revenue, so of course they want to keep that going. As a software developer, I can tell you with absolute certainty, if they really wanted to harden this proposal, they could have at this point.

xyzzy-xxx said:

Well, I think it's not about that someone get a commission, but that there is only one possible channel (the Apple AppStore) that dictates the commission. Since there are only two platforms (Android and iOS) this is treated as a monopoly.

First off, there are more than just those two platforms. But, let's just argue for sake of argument that those are the only two in question. The fact that there are two, would suggest it is a Duopoly, not a Monopoly (which is singular). Then there is the fact that Epic is complaining about how Apple is asking for too much. Mind you, it is the same exact amount as the rest of the industry, but hey, let's not let little things like facts cloud our "Apple Bashing". The entirety of this case is pure greed from one company; and that company isn't a fruit company.

marccosan said:

Just wonder why need to prepare if u are the boss?? You shloud know what u do and talk openly. If need lawyers help there is always something that they hide. Simple as that!

Being on the stand is not as easy as it seems. You have nerves, and the constant fear that what you are going to say is going to be taken out of context. And that is just your side asking the questions!! When it is opposing counsel, it gets even worse because you do not know what they are going to focus on. It is a very nerve-wracking experience. Tim Cook is exceptionally wise for bringing in multiple trial attorneys to prepare him. And more than likely they are putting Tim through the paces so when opposing counsel is going after him, he is well prepared to defend.

I loved HyperCard!! When I was in my early teens, I remember starting to create a RPG (think something like Final Fantasy) for it. That was so much fun!