thethirdking

I agree that the direction we’re headed with file system is different, and there’s no denying it. But I honestly prefer the fact that apps are the “face” of my data. I really don’t care about the file as long as I can find it in the app.

I did the reading, and came up with this simplified version:

I. It used to be data first, program second (like music file opens in ____, not open ____ to listen to music)
II. Now, folks like Apple and Microsoft want to get rid of the file system to focus on apps.
III. Potential problems:
A. Sometimes data can be lost between apps
B. Ownership of the data is split between apps
C. It doesn’t make sense & we’re forcing people into this
IV. Conclusion: People don’t want a simplified user interface, they will just put it with it. We are heading towards single task machines & glorified toys, when we have the intelligence to do much more.

Sidenotes:
1. Tried Windows 8 and didn’t like it.
2. Expect 8000 comments on this article.
3. Windows 8 start screen is bad.
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I wouldn’t have believed it, except for your excellent sources.

“This will be a day long remembered. It has seen the end of Miller, it will soon see the end of the Rebellion.”

15.4", actually.

(actually, I’m just messing with you)

I’d look for a September release.
· 2012 iPad camera
· Improved mic + Siri
· Consistent hardware
· Processor upgrade
etc.