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Is Apple's future closed?
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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.Attachments
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.
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.
Ditto except replace Macbook with eMac.
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.
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.
