I sadly and most regrettably purchased an iPad first generation for my dad
more than a year ago Back when I didn't understand the full implications or
importance of things like this. Won't ever make that mistake again. For that
product, or any Apple or other proprietary hardware / software
The problem is Apple and Microsoft were evil long before this. Even when the
companies were small they exhibited unacceptable behaviours.
Key founders of these companies are the proponents of proprietary software.
It wasn't always this way. In the early days (long before my time) nobody
I don't know. But whenever you want to buy something from Apple go find a
freedom friendly project or piece of hardware instead. It's the only way you
are going to get these types of features. If even free software advocates are
buying Apple hardware we are doomed.
If you are going to buy this hardware in the first place it's better to buy
the lesser restrictive hardware. Apple goes out of its way to do everything
it can to prevent you from owning your hardware. They make the hardware
impractical to repair by designing them in such a way that they
Yup, but the Zatab is made by Zareason. The very popular GNU/Linux computer
company. And they are making it completely open and will be have the option
to come with no Operating System at all (for developer who prefer that) or
with CyanogenMod, as they are currently helping the Dev's port CM
I have to stop you. ZaReason is not supporting free software. They clearly
ship hardware that isn't even compatible with free software. The chipsets
they use are dependent on non-free drivers/firmware and wouldn't be
compatible with Trisquel or other free software platforms. The
They are now focussing on making cheaper
[http://www.pcworld.com/article/258866/ipad_mini_would_cannibalize_apples_tablet_sales.html
cheaper] products to dig into market share of other companies.
Whats the story with Android anyway? Is it free software, if not is there a
free software alternative for Android smartphones?
Actually there are other aspects concerning freeness of Android. For
example, even if you replace the OS by a free one it isn't enough if the
modem can be used to spy on you (e.g. if the modem can turn on the microphone
or GPS without the user's approval). Here one can see a comparison of
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/apple-wins-us-sales-injunction-against-samsung-galaxy-tab-101/81028
While Samsung will certainly suffer lost sales from the issuance of an
injunction, the hardship to Apple of having to directly compete with
Samsung’s infringing products outweighs Samsung’s harm
I have vowed off Apple since the mid-90s. I've actively and
purposefully avoided everything related to them and advised everyone I
know to NOT use or buy their products, including iTunes and QuickTime
software.
Apple is evil. $536+ billion market capitalization. Ever hear the
expression,
I would NEVER buy an Apple product
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I am certainly not a fan of Apple, though I got an i-phone quite a while
back. I was very impressed by its Google maps function, at the time. I liked
being able to go online with it and search the internet, without having to
have a laptop with me. The one feature I liked about i-tunes is
An Apple rotten to the core but people keep buying their products.
You can install non-approved software on Apple phones and tablets if you
jailbreak. You can even install a port of Android:
http://www.idroidproject.org/wiki/Status
Also, older versions of the iPod music player support Rockbox:
http://www.rockbox.org/wiki/TargetStatus
Replacing the operating
Yup, you can install whatever you want on a jailbroken iPhone. Just like the
Android phones, anyone can void their warranty to throw whatever they want on
those little devices.
I'm saying for the less tech saavy (mother, grandmother, etc) that would not
root or jailbreak their Verizon
The less tech savvy will simply install software from the store that comes
pre-installed on the device. Very few will install alternative stores like
F-Droid unless a tech savvy relative helps out.
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