Field Notes.

2008

Mark Shuttleworth puts it spot-on

Mark Shuttleworth emphasizes the challenges of monetizing the desktop market, advocating for a business model that avoids licensing fees. He believes this approach is essential for success in a competitive landscape.

Of Guns and Spoons

The quote 'If guns kill people, then spoons make Michael Moore fat' overlooks key differences between eating and killing. Eating is a self-inflicted act, while gun violence involves social interaction and affects others. These distinctions are significant enough to dismantle the comparison, raising questions about the understanding of such logical relations.

Android App Store, Statistics.

Apple tends to provide broad totals without detailed insights on App Store sales, making it difficult for developers to understand their target audience. In contrast, Google recently released specific sales statistics for its Android App Store, offering valuable insights into buyer interests that can help developers create more appealing applications.

Republicans voting for Obama

An ad campaign highlights the importance of having an open mind in democracy. It emphasizes that political parties serve the public, not the other way around. This campaign aims to encourage civic engagement and foster a more inclusive political dialogue.

The iPhone is no Netbook

The iPhone, while innovative, differs from Netbooks in key functionalities, particularly the challenge of document creation and web application use without physical input devices. Although I appreciate the iPhone's capabilities, I find a combination of a laptop and an iPhone better suits my needs, fulfilling the roles that a Netbook would typically play.