We could look up the history of computers and see the beauty of innovation and invention. Its rather cool to know the history of computers, you know?
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The iPad Threat to PCs
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We could look up the history of computers and see the beauty of innovation and invention. Its rather cool to know the history of computers, you know?
Funny you should mention a Microwave.
During one of my HCI courses, we had to design AND implement an interface for a Microwave. Testing was a very interesting experience... I'm now oh so very sick of popcorn.
I know you know, just backing up your point.
Interesting what your class did with the microwave actually.Hehe maybe we could come up with how an Apple microwave, Microsoft microwave, Linux, Google etc. would work.
I know you know, just backing up your point.
Hehe maybe we could come up with how an Apple microwave, Microsoft microwave, Linux, Google etc. would work.
Well obviously Apple would create a microwave where, as soon as you closed the door, it would turn on. It would then remain on until, using a litany of sensors, it thought the food you were cooking was done, and then turn off. You can't turn it back on again unless you put new food in it, and it will only work with food in iFood packages.
The Microsoft microwave would have 50 different buttons for every type of meal, as well as a button-override if you want to manually add or subtract time. It would work for every sort of food known to mankind, but sometimes it would have trouble turning off.
The Linux microwave wouldn't have buttons, just a keyboard and a command prompt. You can program your microwave to be as automatic as the Apple, or as button intensive as the Microsoft one. It will never fail, break, and the only shortcoming is that it's only as good a microwave as you are knowledgable of a programmer.
hahahaha You could always pull the power cord off the socket. And viola! Microwave off.
You'd have to sit through an hour of ScanDisk whenever it booted though.hahahaha You could always pull the power cord off the socket. And viola! Microwave off.
Oh right. lol But you can stop that too with its many buttons feature. hehe
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My, oh my....
Another ancient thread that vindicates LTD!
Go Team LTD!
I liked the funny microwave post.
Gotta go get some iFood cuz I lack the talent for Linux cooking and am on a strict no-Microsoft diet...
Ehh, how does this article vindicate LTD? Ipad is still not a thread to PC unless Apple gets patents for Jeff Han's touch screen monitor.
My, oh my....
Another ancient thread that vindicates LTD!
I liked the funny microwave post.
Gotta go get some iFood cuz I lack the talent for Linux cooking and am on a strict no-Microsoft diet...
Lolwut? You do realize that there are more PCs in the world than iPads don't you? That means, the iPad has done nothing more than expected. And that was to take up some netbook market. And now other tablets are coming soon that look to be a sucesss, it will probably continue. But no death of the PC.
It's never going to happen I'm afraid to say.
And people would say that Apple just revolutionized the Microwave! No more guessing at how much time is required to reheat something. And then obviously, I'd reply "My 2010 Panasonic, bought for less than 100$ already does that", which would be greeted by "But it doesn't do it as well as Apple! Plus it's made of cheap and ugly plastic".
I do believe most Microwaves that claim to do that mostly compare moisture levels in the air as water starts leaving the food, not a very reliable way to cook food at least for my Microwave.
That's why it's labeled "Sensor Reheat".
Anyway, "cooking" food with a Microwave is a poor idea. Microwaves don't really make tasty food. They're glorified reheaters.
Yea, but they can be handy and save money when you have leftovers, very good for single people. Make a bigger casserole, stir-fry whatever than put the rest in the fridge/freezer.
Yes, they are good to reheat leftovers, exactly what I said.
I don't get why you used "but" there.