John Bartow
john at winhaven.net
Sat Aug 25 12:10:28 CDT 2012
OK, I'll give Android v4 a chance. -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 2:54 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] 10 reasons I can't wait to get a Microsoft Surface tablet You have to admit that is true John. Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Peter Brawley Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 11:55 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] 10 reasons I can't wait to get a Microsoft Surface tablet On 2012-08-20 1:46 PM, John Bartow wrote: > I'll take it though. I agree with most of what the author states in > the article. > > BTW what difference does closed source OS makes anymore? Open source seems to deliver less restriction of my choices, fewer bugs, a more open apps market, a quicker response/update time all round, and more free apps. PB ----- > (Other than price.) > Android is hardly wavering to open source concerns and iOS?! > > And bugs? At times, my android tablet is nothing short of frustrating. > > -----Original Message----- > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Peter > Brawley > Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 12:27 PM > To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] 10 reasons I can't wait to get a Microsoft > Surface tablet > > On 2012-08-20 11:41 AM, Jim Lawrence wrote: >> http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10things/10-reasons-i-cant-wait-to-g >> e >> t-a-mi >> crosoft-surface-tablet/3386?tag=nl.e101 > otoh ... > > 1: I don't want a closed source OS on my tablet > 2: I don't want my tablet to be a full participant in my network > 3: In a tablet, touch is enough for me. > 4. I've no desire to create content on my tablet. > 5: $20 for a 3P kickstand is a small price to pay for avoiding closed source > OS 6. I don't want to carry a pen. > 7: For what I want to do with a tablet, 7" is about right. > 8. I'd like 64GB or even 128GB of microSD space but 32GB is more than > I can > actually use > 9: Case colour choice isn't interesting > 10 Closed source + Microsoft's bug history = nightmare > > PB > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > > _______________________________________________ > dba-Tech mailing list > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com > _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com