Is Apple's future closed?

[KingYaba]

I do agree that apple is closed, already. and I am leaving the platform already, once my MB running out of juice, I will be apple free.

Ditto except replace Macbook with eMac. 😎 I don't see that machine running out of juice.

 

[roadbloc]

It works. And it works brilliantly. It has nothing to do with the "openness and rebelliousness" of the internet. LOL.

If OS X goes to using an app store, I will install Ubuntu on my Macbook and never look back.

 

[KingYaba]

If OS X goes to using an app store, I will install Ubuntu on my Macbook and never look back.

Ubuntu has an app store. 😀 The concept of repositories is nothing new and I'll bet money Apple will eventually use one. The success of the iTunes store for iPods, iPhones, and iPad surely will come to OS X and that's why Ubuntu is implementing one of their own. But this consists of free (libre) software (for now). Compared to iTunes this Software Center looks primitive.

 

[MTI]

The greater use of "custom silicon" along the lines of the A4 processor is a greater indication of Apple's future of doing everything in-house. Having complete "artistic" control over future projects can be exciting, but at the same time can create havoc in a consumer market.

For instance, building your own processor has great benefits for tailoring the final product, but it does mean having and retaining the engineers and brain trust to continue product development and support, as well as getting things to market on time. Trailblazing means you have to bring everything and everyone to the expedition.

 

[clevin]

Ditto except replace Macbook with eMac. 😎 I don't see that machine running out of juice.

my battery ran 30 minutes after 1 year and half, and apple refuse to give an replacement. although i pointed out to them they have an known issue with first gen MB battery problem and they have a replacement program that cover the battery for two years.

I just installed a ubuntu 9.10 on it for now. The hardware is fine, except crappy GMA 950.

I might try to sell it later, if I can get $600 for it, I paid $1000 for it after all.

The greater use of "custom silicon" along the lines of the A4 processor is a greater indication of Apple's future of doing everything in-house. Having complete "artistic" control over future projects can be exciting, but at the same time can create havoc in a consumer market.

For instance, building your own processor has great benefits for tailoring the final product, but it does mean having and retaining the engineers and brain trust to continue product development and support, as well as getting things to market on time. Trailblazing means you have to bring everything and everyone to the expedition.

lets dont get over the top, that chip apple introduced (by buying a company) has no chance of replacing any CPU in any Macs, unless apple discontinue mac business, there is no way they can do everything in-house.

 

[roadbloc]

Ubuntu has an app store.

I know. But Apple will dictate theirs. Whereas Ubuntu don't.

 

[elppa]

I am leaving the platform already, once my MB running out of juice, I will be apple free.

So you'll be leaving us too? 😉

 

[NT1440]

I know. But Apple will dictate theirs. Whereas Ubuntu don't.

And look at all the phishing problems androids app store has already had.