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I remember, just a few years ago, when you could expect quality technology articles from Ars.
Boy are those days gone.
Is an Android fork commercially and technically viable, providing for sustainable development and maintenance?
The unfettered growth of the Kindle line for several years says that the answer to that question is:
Obviously, yes.
zuben el genub
Extreme Android User
Articles about Windows combining searches from Bing into Windows Accounts, Mozilla doing the same, so why not use Android as a platform for your own agenda? Get all who use Android to use Google services? They all want you to sync your info to their respective accounts.
It does go against open source, but no one wants to be left out of financial gains.
Have been reports of Nokia bringing out an Android phone - but since Nokia is aligned with MS right now, whose storage apps do you think MS would want. I like Nokia phones so I'm trying to find all the info I can. I don't like Windows.
I can see the day coming when you have to register your kids for one OS or another to keep track of school work, health, you name it.
Have no idea what Nook uses, but bought the small one, registered under a fake name as I have no intention of using B&N services. Baen and DoubleDragon are pretty good. Buy the book, download as Epub and read it. If Kindle used a card, I'd do the same.
It does go against open source, but no one wants to be left out of financial gains.
Have been reports of Nokia bringing out an Android phone - but since Nokia is aligned with MS right now, whose storage apps do you think MS would want. I like Nokia phones so I'm trying to find all the info I can. I don't like Windows.
I can see the day coming when you have to register your kids for one OS or another to keep track of school work, health, you name it.
Have no idea what Nook uses, but bought the small one, registered under a fake name as I have no intention of using B&N services. Baen and DoubleDragon are pretty good. Buy the book, download as Epub and read it. If Kindle used a card, I'd do the same.
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Member243850
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Oh my HAT
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WOW
THAT so MADE MY DAY YES!!!!
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You got my sonmg on there?!?!!?
....... do you seriously think ti sounds "that" good?
I don't like it... very bad memories... suicidal memories and... extremely bad memories just all round
:/
Why do you like it may I ask?
I want to know why so many people really like it?
I was borderline nuts when I made that stupid song... but I am happy it makes others happy even if I hate it's guts to the core almost because it reminds me of my f'ing family I think this is why I hate it so much.
Don't you think it sounds extremely depressing though?
Yes... back then I was very unhappy but "today" I am A LOT happier so maybe this is why I hate it so extremely so now?
I can't believe you kept it haha that REALLY made my day man!!!!
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Thanks man!
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Songs that not only do you make yourself but have BAD memories attached grind my gears like I am being STABBED in the eye!
Beijing to Xilinhot sleeper buses that breakdown. But I did learn a new word... 风扇皮带 "fan belt".
This.
...along with two bottles of mineral water, two instant noodles and a deck of playing cards.
Our mini bars usually consists of Alcohol
None of what you're objecting to goes against open source in any way, shape or form, other than in your opinion.
Open source means available source code, and the free in free and open source means free as in speech, not free as in beer.
It doesn't mean that the software can't be used for commercial ventures and it never has.
If you don't want to give away your details or use Google services, then just don't.
Google gives away nothing from the goodness of their hearts. They're in business.
And by the way, Windows is not open source so why you included them in your open source rant escapes me.
The Nook uses yet another branch of Android.
The Nook you bought was lower in price because of cost savings in development passed on to you, the consumer, and you've already noted that you're not using their services either.
You got something for nothing because they gave you something for free hoping you'd like them enough to buy something later.
How dare they?
If your favorite merchant gave you something for free hoping you'd come back to buy later, would you boycott them and post here over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over how they were violating some principles with some new, nefarious scheme?
No one has gotten your information, you don't fall for it, we do, we're idiots, we need you to explain it again, we get it.
huh
Android Expert
I must be allergic to something ...Ive been getting hives? rash/ thingy? for the last couple of days I think a low fever too...but I can't figure out what it is
I haven't done anything different or eaten anything I don't normally do..Benedryl makes it better but it also makes me so tired so I hate taking it...it seems to come and go..(and no it's not hot flashes!!)
anywhoop hopefully its just some mysterious thing that will go away on its own..or maybe I'm allergic to winter and this has been one doozie of a winter...I'm done....Holiday can't get here fast enough! That's my rant and I'm sticking to it!!
I haven't done anything different or eaten anything I don't normally do..Benedryl makes it better but it also makes me so tired so I hate taking it...it seems to come and go..(and no it's not hot flashes!!)anywhoop hopefully its just some mysterious thing that will go away on its own..or maybe I'm allergic to winter
and this has been one doozie of a winter...I'm done....Holiday can't get here fast enough! That's my rant and I'm sticking to it!!
zuben el genub
Extreme Android User
Didn't say anything about my information, just the general trend of getting everyone aboard one system. All the OS makers are attempting to do so. If you like the convenience of the services, that's fine. Everyone is trying to get commitments for a long period of time. Had a talk with my boss about this, (he is in marketing) and for the OS and business it's a good bargain. TV, entertainment all love a captive audience. Some of us are simply not wanting to be captive. A lot would use as it gives a discount, it's easier, and better the devil you know. I think 80% compliance would give a decent profit. Trying for 100% will cause a backlash.
I posted a link about how ATT wants to use partnerships for data management. Which sounds like if you want Hulu, it's approved and uses less data or you are charged less, but if you use Netflix, you will pay more.
You can't get even NFL highlights (not games) if you are not with Verizon. That's now.
And yes, I would turn something down for free. I've insulted a few merchants by doing so. There are certain motor vehicles you couldn't give me, nor a free iPhone. If I think it's crap, it's crap. And I prefer to BUY my apps. Then I'm not beholden.
Mentioned Windows with Nokia partnership. Nokia Android phone supposed to be released in Barcelona. Nokia didn't have the services, and what they had weren't that good with Symbian. Who will they pick up? Will Bing be the search engine of choice or Google? What about Drive type services? Nokia did have maps, but that's probably defunct. Not sure who has the ownership of the Nokia name.
Do you want to go back to PC or MAC days before parallels? I want choice and lots of it. Maybe I like Tumblr better than FB, would rather use Flickr than Picasa, and Wordpress over Blogger. If all the OS try to lock you into their services only, it's lose/lose.
If B&N and Amazon didn't have the right or the way to delete books you bought, it wouldn't be so bad. The Nook uses a microSD and you can keep everything on a USB stick or your computer. Purchased books have been lost by both companies. I see the new Nooks don't have the card.
I resurrected my first Nook. That didn't demand any account. Plus it reads other formats. B&N buggered it. It can't be registered. B&N rep tried for 2 hours. No Go. Their defective mdse. It works as a reader, though. I'll give the other one away - maybe son-in-law would want it.
Another example - BMW? is pairing with Apple. Do I have to buy another system just because I want a BMW?.
As for open source - I've seen a few articles that posted are NOT happy with Ubuntu since it seems to be doing its own thing. Torvalds thinks none of them are true according to his rants. So why is Android different and sacrosanct?
EagerestWolf
Android Enthusiast
What you are describing is essentially a basic principle of business. Every business wants you to use their product exclusively. As for open source, you cab download the Android source code and do whatever the hell you want to it. THAT and ONLY that is what makes something open source. Android is not any different than any other operating system, it just manifests itself slightly differently. As for what Torvalds is saying right now, if you have been following the news, many big names in the open source industry including IBM are not thrilled with what he has been saying and many people feel he is trying to push open source a bit too far. Ultimately it all cones down to if you think you can do it better, do it.
whitehat
Android Enthusiast
I must be allergic to something ...Ive been getting hives? rash/ thingy? for the last couple of days I think a low fever too...but I can't figure out what it is
anywhoop hopefully its just some mysterious thing that will go away on its own..or maybe I'm allergic to winter
Hi Huh.
Do you feel better after a hot steamy shower? The more your furnace runs, the drier the air in the house gets. If I didn't use Lubiderm on my hands every night before bed my knuckles would look like I went 12 rounds in a bare knuckles fight by morning. Your rash may also be caused by the dry air.
I never said it was.
I don't know of anyone who has said that.
I said that they've done the same thing businesses have done since before you or I were born.
You're the one making up the argument that it's sacred and then winning the argument. Which btw, good job. I win all of my made-up arguments, too.
As for the rest of your rant, that grinds your gears, not mine, thanks for sharing.
Better watch which BMW you buy though. Got an older 30-pin dock iPhone? you might be disappointed. And of course a used BMW might not be able to plug into that new 5c or 5s.
LOveWerks
Android Expert
You're lucky, RedBear... many of those weekly motels are quite scary; however, your attitude speaks volumes. May everything that is good come your way. LW
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SiempreTuna
Android Expert
I'm guessing the iPhone connectivity on the Beemers will be a (hideously expensive) add-on - everything else is
My 3 series has basic Bluetooth which means I can make calls but I can't stream music. I think adding BT streaming was a different BT option that I believe cost something like
Its no different than other exclusive deals. I can't buy the 6 quart jug of Mobile 1 because its a Walmart exclusive. I have to buy the 5 quart and a 1 quart jugs to fille my engine.
Neither of our vehicles had a line in, but they were from 2001 and 2004 and I never understood who would want a BMW anyway.
No one is forcing anyone to use Google's services, I've just about weened myself off of them, open standards such as CalDav, CardDav, WebDav let me sync my phone with my own system rather than going through Google.
Neither of our vehicles had a line in, but they were from 2001 and 2004 and I never understood who would want a BMW anyway.
No one is forcing anyone to use Google's services, I've just about weened myself off of them, open standards such as CalDav, CardDav, WebDav let me sync my phone with my own system rather than going through Google.
I'm guessing the iPhone connectivity on the Beemers will be a (hideously expensive) add-on - everything else is
My 3 series has basic Bluetooth which means I can make calls but I can't stream music. I think adding BT streaming was a different BT option that I believe cost something like
I've replaced both factory radios in ours with ones that have USB support and we each have a cheap flash drive that stays there all the time. I kind of wish they would take microSD so you don't ahve the USB flash drive sticking out.
Mine had "Androidcontrol" which would not only let you control the playback of the mp3's from the phone via the normal bluetooth media controls but you could remote control the rest of the system as well. Though I don't see the app in the Google Play store anymore so they may have discontinued it.
Mine had "Androidcontrol" which would not only let you control the playback of the mp3's from the phone via the normal bluetooth media controls but you could remote control the rest of the system as well. Though I don't see the app in the Google Play store anymore so they may have discontinued it.
whbisondtr
Well-Known Member
My third and fifth gears are starting to slip, three years with hardly anything wrong, which i could fix myself, but this i cant! Ugh
RedBear's Evo 3D
RedBear's Evo 3D
LOveWerks
Android Expert
Hang in there, bro. No one likes a law visit from Murphy, but some Bar's Leaks for transmissions might get some fluid pressure back up in your tranny, if it's an auto. If it's a standard, it may be a release, or 'throw-out' bearing. If it's a newer servo-activated clutch, that can be expensive, if you're out of warranty... best of luck to you with your transportation. Had a conversation today with my fianc
03bluecoupe
Guest
What is it? Mine (03 Corvette M6) started shifting strangely and it was because the clutch fluid needed changed. Easy and cheap fix, but ignoring a tranny that's acting up can become VERY costly, VERY quick. Easier to take care of it early.
03bluecoupe
Guest
I really fight the urge to post things of a political nature as I realize it's like discussing religion; there are no "winners" and no one is going to change their thinking, but....
When the hell is this witch hunt to burn Christie at the stake going to subside? Don't these so-called "representatives" have more pressing issues to actually DO SOMETHING about?
When the hell is this witch hunt to burn Christie at the stake going to subside? Don't these so-called "representatives" have more pressing issues to actually DO SOMETHING about?
SiempreTuna
Android Expert
Kicking a political opponent - particularly when they're already down - is THE most pressing issue for any politician