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Apple Sues Over Leak
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Jobs: Dammit! How did those fuchers get the scoop on Asteroid!? We kept all the information in-house -- executives-only, too!
Schiller: Ugh, Steve... it was me.
irmongoose
Schiller: Ugh, Steve... it was me.
irmongoose
yes the bitching has begun
blah, asteriod? how disappointing. But I'm sure there will be alot of people who will use it and that it will be a quality product. I was pulling for the iPhone. Does anybody know when Tiger will be coming out? I was hoping for January, but there's never rumors about it's release?
blah, asteriod? how disappointing. But I'm sure there will be alot of people who will use it and that it will be a quality product. I was pulling for the iPhone. Does anybody know when Tiger will be coming out? I was hoping for January, but there's never rumors about it's release?
This proves it - there will be a Powerbook G5 on Tuesday!
Right - it's just a smoke screen to cover up the imminent release of the Powerbook G5.
That, and a ploy to make sure that all the people who got Powerbook G4's as Saturnalia presents will feel cheated!
And, for those of you with the genetic defect that leaves you unable to recognize sarcasm -
jettredmont said:
Right - it's just a smoke screen to cover up the imminent release of the Powerbook G5.
That, and a ploy to make sure that all the people who got Powerbook G4's as Saturnalia presents will feel cheated!
And, for those of you with the genetic defect that leaves you unable to recognize sarcasm -
Asteroid? That's a potential very useful but not very cool product. Nothing to get your knickers in a twist about.
On the bright side, if this link pertains to consumer music creation, Apple doesn't stand to be harmed TOO much... they're pretty much standing alone with GarageBand (free with every Mac, no less).
But as the suit says, Apple believes the same party(s) are continuing to leak OTHER info. It could get very damaging, so Apple does have to stop them.
But as the suit says, Apple believes the same party(s) are continuing to leak OTHER info. It could get very damaging, so Apple does have to stop them.
Paul Thurrott
Good Lord!!! Has our friend Paul ever been right???!!!
http://www.internet-nexus.com/2004_12_12_archive.htm#110334228449139956
According to this Reuters report, Apple Computer today basically confirmed rumors that it has been developing a flash-based iPod MP3 player, which it will likely debut next month at MacWorld San Francisco.
What does basically actually mean?
Good Lord!!! Has our friend Paul ever been right???!!!
http://www.internet-nexus.com/2004_12_12_archive.htm#110334228449139956
According to this Reuters report, Apple Computer today basically confirmed rumors that it has been developing a flash-based iPod MP3 player, which it will likely debut next month at MacWorld San Francisco.
What does basically actually mean?
DarkSideofMoon said:Good Lord!!! Has our friend Paul ever been right???!!!
http://www.internet-nexus.com/2004_12_12_archive.htm#110334228449139956
According to this Reuters report, Apple Computer today basically confirmed rumors that it has been developing a flash-based iPod MP3 player, which it will likely debut next month at MacWorld San Francisco.
What does basically actually mean?
Also he's paranoid:
claim to own?! What is he questioning their responses?!
Sorry
Hob
Would probably never happen, but. . .
So this Asteroid thingy is a new consumer product. . . . should we then expect to see Garageband for Windows?
That is, after all, Apple's current business strategy. Market to the masses until they are yours.
So this Asteroid thingy is a new consumer product. . . . should we then expect to see Garageband for Windows?
That is, after all, Apple's current business strategy. Market to the masses until they are yours.
rikers_mailbox said:So this Asteroid thingy is a new consumer product. . . . should we then expect to see Garageband for Windows?
That is, after all, Apple's current business strategy. Market to the masses until the they are yours.
Well it could be based on that eMagic breakout box which was compatable with PC+Mac...
Hob
hob said:
eMagic was for PC+Mac? I didn't realize!
What's eMagic again?<sigh> oh, off to the Apple website again. . .
rikers_mailbox said:eMagic was for PC+Mac? I didn't realize!
<sigh> oh, off to the Apple website again. . .
i doubt you'd find it on apple's website since eMagic is an apple subsidiary, not an actual division a la` iPod/mac
x86isslow said:
absolutely right. I got bored of searching for info about eMagic because there's nothing recent. Since Apple acquired them in July of 2002 there hasn't been much news. eMagic was basically sucked into Logic 7, never to be seen again.
Pointless search anyways. Asteroid is for Garageband, right?
When Apple acquired eMagic several years back, they phased out all Windows support rather quickly. At this point, Logic 7 has been developed exclusively for OS X. I would bet that GarageBand is based on a lot of the same framework as Logic and Soundtrack (also an OS X only product). I think a Windows port of GarageBand is highly unlikely.
Now I'm sooo confused...
This just doesn't make sense since Asteroid is a relatively old rumor so why on earth are they reacting with such a delay. As for me the Asteroid mock up published some time ago lacked versatility in its interface. This just doesn't satisfy me. I hope to see the new iPod soon.
This just doesn't make sense since Asteroid is a relatively old rumor so why on earth are they reacting with such a delay. As for me the Asteroid mock up published some time ago lacked versatility in its interface. This just doesn't satisfy me. I hope to see the new iPod soon.
Bugger!
Man, I really had fingers and toes crossed for it to be the iPhone (or whatever it is called). My old T68i is starting to show signs of wear and tear, and need replacing soon. An Apple branded phone, syncing seemlessly with iCal, Address Book (all information from both) and maybe other apps would be great.
For me, musically challenged as I am, I couldn't care less about Asteroid, or anything else to do with GarageBand. An otherwise cool app which I have absolutely no need for...
Man, I really had fingers and toes crossed for it to be the iPhone (or whatever it is called). My old T68i is starting to show signs of wear and tear, and need replacing soon. An Apple branded phone, syncing seemlessly with iCal, Address Book (all information from both) and maybe other apps would be great.
For me, musically challenged as I am, I couldn't care less about Asteroid, or anything else to do with GarageBand. An otherwise cool app which I have absolutely no need for...
After 3-4 days of "what can it be" dreams, is this it?!?!?! Come oooooooon...
In my opinion, Apple is trying to cool things up by giving such a name of a device. That Asteroid thing isnt exciting enough to silence by law.. There must be another thing..
or I'm waaaaaaaay too dissapointed
In my opinion, Apple is trying to cool things up by giving such a name of a device. That Asteroid thing isnt exciting enough to silence by law.. There must be another thing..
or I'm waaaaaaaay too dissapointed
I suppose Apple was hoping that we all would be stunned and amazed
at their new product releases, when we already have a fairly good idea of what's coming.
In many ways our speculation puts constructive pressure on Apple to perform well.
This is evident by our desire to see a dual core QuadraMac.
What probably gets their panties in an uproar the most is when the
rumor community strongly advises people to wait rather than purchase
existing products.
Hopefully Apple will have something more than accessories to announce
this January.
at their new product releases, when we already have a fairly good idea of what's coming.
In many ways our speculation puts constructive pressure on Apple to perform well.
This is evident by our desire to see a dual core QuadraMac.
What probably gets their panties in an uproar the most is when the
rumor community strongly advises people to wait rather than purchase
existing products.
Hopefully Apple will have something more than accessories to announce
this January.
Apple sometimes reminds me too much of the RIAA
As much as I love OS X and my Power Mac G5, Apple's willingness to unleash their lawyers as much as they do remind me why I still prefer Linux. You must always be a little cautious of big corporations and Apple is just another big corporation that likes to hurt the little guy.
As much as I love OS X and my Power Mac G5, Apple's willingness to unleash their lawyers as much as they do remind me why I still prefer Linux. You must always be a little cautious of big corporations and Apple is just another big corporation that likes to hurt the little guy.
jocknerd said:
Ummm ... the "little guy" ceased to be the "little guy" when he signed an NDA in exchange for the "big" (or not so big, depending on the price of said soul) bucks, then violated that NDA in both letter and spirit by publishing trade secrets.
Its like saying the FBI just doesn't look out for the "little guy" because they arrest smugglers.
There is a thin but quite distinct line between what is tacitly allowed and what is not. Giving detailed product sketches, specs, and market placement data crosses that line, because it gives a very strong advantage to a company's competitors.