OT: Re: Steve Jobs

[Elmer Fuddski <jakebrakesrule@yahoo.com>]

Don't get me wrong. I respect Apple (particularly for its earlier achievements) and Woz & Jobs. I wish there were even more options for computer o/s's around as in the earlier times when Atari & Amiga were viable computers.

 

It's the offshore outsourcing paradigm that I loath. Of course, it's a no brainer that one can manufacture cheaper offshore (not many environmental concerns, nor worker protections, et al) and exponentially lower wages compared to US workers make significant profits a no-brainer for the corporate leadership. But WHO benefits?

 

This is just one of many (albeit mege-huge) present factors killing off the middle class in the U.S. and causing the wealth disparity that exists. Rant end. 'Sorry.

From: chaz worm <chaz@earthwormandfire.com>
To: "Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com" <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 12:20 AM
Subject: Re: Steve Jobs

Ditto. 

Honestly I whole heartedly agree. I'm currently rebuilding my 32gb 3GS iPhone again. 

It's good enough. Probably too good. I'm use to crap. 

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On Nov 8, 2011, at 8:52 PM, william middlemiss <billymiddlemiss@gmail.com> wrote:

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From: william middlemiss <billymiddlemiss@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 8:48 PM
Subject: Re: Steve Jobs
To: Elmer Fuddski <jakebrakesrule@yahoo.com>


The bubble's going to burst, and Ill tell you why:

1)The first to run out and get new Iphones were college students, most companies are hiring from inside, or competitors. When these college students get into the workforce, they are going to be unemployed for a long time. 

2)The average computer user has no use for upgrades, or hardware with capacities beyond a certain point. Passed this point (a level which current computers are currently at,) there is a significantly lower ROI than previously before. As in: consumers wont have a need for new hardware at the previous levels. Which leads me to 

3) Most of the operating systems out there could be streamlined to run on less CPU, as for years, main components of both Microsoft's and Apple's OSs were built on previous code, then added features are integrated into code that exists. Its only a matter of time before all of this is streamlined. At which point the headroom requirements for most tasks will fall. 

4)We can already record massive number of tasks on a new IMac, how much more do we need. Yes, most people dont need HD video processing

5) the computing structure is making a shift to 'cloud' computing, which apple has overlooked/been behind on for years 

Maybe Im wrong, and the company will put out a massive TV that will revolutionize everything, but the used market is going to blossom with Apple products over the next few years. Their only hope is adjusting their price points before disgruntled workers pull a mutiny as their patents run out. 

Discuss?