Tyromaniac

Open email to Steve Jobs

Dear Steve,

Just wanted to drop a comment about an experience at the Apple Store at Lincoln Rd. in Miami Beach today. First, let me start by saying that I am an user of Apple products since the company started. From the Apple II to the MacBook Air, I have bought every computer I've own from Apple (save one). I bought the first edition of the iPod and the last generation and tons of them in between.

Today I was told I couldn't browse at the Apple Store. Not that I would have to wait to enter, I just could not get in unless I knew what I wanted to buy. From the best experience in retailing, the Apple Store has turned into a private club with the iPhone, plus an AT&T two year contract, as the price of admission. I do not buy locked phones and I do not like exclusive clubs. I am afraid this means the MacBook Air on which I am typing this is my last Apple computer. I had a better experience buying a Dell (with Linux) anyway.

I know you don't care you are losing me as a faithful customer. I know I am not your target anymore. I am just a person that loves technology and hates being told he doesn't belong.

Cordially,
Alfredo Octavio

OpenMoko: Lots of stupid people with a High IQ

I really wanted to like the Freerunner, the presumably free and open alternative to the iPhone. But I think it is nothing more than a toy for people interested in open source. Out of the box the phone can't connect to WiFi has no configuration options, actually I didn't even have a menu that one can clearly see in the instructions. Yes, I did figure it out, and I am sure I will figure out how to connect to WiFi and update and get apps and so on... But it is absurd! Even more so than the Nokia Tablet. Really, any consumer, even one that has dare to buy a Linux laptop, will return this device for sure. It's like my friend used to say about academics... There is a lot of stupid people in Open Source with a High IQ.

MobileWho?

These days I've been having a lot of conversations that start with "but aren't you an Apple fan?" and the answer to that is: No. I've never been a fan of any company. I am a fan of some products and of some technologies. But as for companies, I do not like them most of the time. But now Apple has cross a line forcing me to become an Apple detractor. They've done what I, and others, have criticized other companies for years. You see Apple's MobileMe doesn't work with Internet Explorer. While Apple Fanboys will applaud the move, specially because Apple says that it is because Explorer has "problem with web standards." Not supporting the most popular browser is stupid and incompetent way beyond supporting only Explorer, which few sites do today. It s amazing that Apple hasn't learn that those petty moves are counter productive always. And I know what you, the fanboy, will say: I don't need Explorer! But you do! unless you are stupid too. Assume you are at a friends house, didn't bring your computer because it was a party, your phone ran out of battery, it was a good party, your friend asks you for a phone number of a common friend, let's invite her to the party! You say, no problem let me connect to MobileMe in a sec... wait, chances are your friend has Windows with Explorer, yes, you can install Firefox, but by the time you are done... The party has died off... Thanks Apple! You are dumb.

A smelly nation...

Told to a friend... So, now you have to pay 15$ per checked bag, but they still won't allow you more than 6oz. of liquid in the carry on... This is a plot! A plot to transform the US into a smelly nation!

Obama's Fear

Obama needs the support of the democratic party in his presidential ambition. The democratic party was complicit in the crimes committed by Bush's government. That is why they are blocking the investigation of any wrong doing. Nancy Pelosi in particular, leader of congress for the democratic party, was complicit with the illegal wiretapping program. The biggest fairy tale indeed...

The effect of violent video games on teens

After my 13 year old son finished GTA4 I ask him whether it had been a bad influence... Do you feel like doing these things in real life? He said, Right, being persecuted and shoot at by police while the Mob is after me... That's how I want to live my life... My conclusion is that violent video games teaches sarcasm.

The Constitution shouldn't be compromised

Congress has granted retroactive immunity to the telcos on the illegal US government wiretapping program. This, as GITMO, shows the current leaders of the US do not believe in their justice system. They want to hide criminals instead of judging them. Both presidential candidates supported the bill. For McCain is par for the course, proving he is just Bush 2.0. For Obama is a huge disappointment, proving that Bill Clinton was right when he said Obama was the biggest fairy tale I've ever seen. Quite right. There is no hope. Hillary voted against, proving that she would have been a better candidate. Obama will lose and the current status quo will be prolonged through this strategy by the Democratic party of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

Caption this Photo!

"Oh No, another wardrobe malfunction!"

"I hope no one notices it"

"I'm looking to hook up with a powerful gay man"

"If this happens with pants, imagine what happens with planes!"

Presto

In China Cops looking ridiculous stops crime!