FSF: 5 reasons to avoid iPhone 3G (uh, ok!?)

July 21st, 2008 • design, tech
Tags: iPhone

http://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/5-reasons-to-avoid-iphone-3g

now honestly guys - a lot of what you do is amazing, but this is such a lame list

The 5 real reasons to avoid iPhone 3G:

• iPhone completely blocks free software. Developers must pay a tax to Apple, who becomes the sole authority over what can and can’t be on everyone’s phones.

(making a profit is bad for business?)

• iPhone endorses and supports Digital Restrictions Management (DRM) technology.

(uh, ok. Or, it wants things to work properly. I would to if I had created something this nice)

• iPhone exposes your whereabouts and provides ways for others to track you without your knowledge.

(hello, it’s Big Brother. They’re looking for you. Run!)

• iPhone won’t play patent- and DRM-free formats like Ogg Vorbis and Theora.

(newsflash - Ogg Vorbis is bloat. newsflash 2 - MP3 files are the standard now - stop complaining)

• iPhone is not the only option. There are better alternatives on the horizon that respect your freedom, don’t spy on you, play free media formats, and let you use free software — like the FreeRunner.

(seriously? It’s like comparing an Audi to a Yugo.)

Danny and the iPhone Dance

July 13th, 2008 • Life, tech

Google TiSP (Happy April 1st)

April 1st, 2007 • humor, tech

This is great. Found on the Official Google Blog:

TiSP in-home wireless broadband is:
* Free, fast and highly reliable
* Easy to install — takes just minutes
* Vacuum-sealed to prevent water damage

you must read the install instructions. Nice… hahaha

Google TiSP

R2D2 USPS

March 28th, 2007 • movie, tech

I was so happy when I found out about the US Postal Service’s plans for R2D2 mailboxes!!! If you hadn’t heard - check this out:
http://www.uspsjedimaster.com/index.html
Well, one of my coworkers sent me an email today that they’re officially here, and installed. We’re quite lucky in SoCal - we get two of them. (there were a very limited number made). And, to top it off, someone had posted addresses for them! Yes, we went tonight to see one - it was great!

…yes, I’m a big nerd. so what… hahhaa

IKEA Dave

March 20th, 2007 • 1 comment design, tech

Went to IKEA this weekend and finally bought myself the ‘Dave’ laptop stand. It’s fairly nice, thought slightly wobbly, which is unfortunate.

I think it will help my back though. The kitchen table just isn’t the best to sit at with my powerbook.