Hi Ricardo, Yes, it is a matter of wing of the new features against the bugs. So you need to really understand what is core for you and what is not. And for me so far, iOS 7 is simply not compelling. Mary
Sent from my iPhone On Sep 28, 2013, at 10:13 PM, Ricardo Walker <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > > I agree but, I don’t know if comparing a car or kitchen appliance works here. > For example, If a feature on your fridge doesn’t work, may tag can’t just > push an update to it in 2 weeks to fix the problem. > > And Cars need a higher level of tolerance because well, you can die or kill > others. And even then, cars are released with features knowingly not ready, > and they tell you to come into the dealership to have the feature fixed. > > I think if you wait for every bug to be squashed in an OS, we would probably > still be using Windows 95, and no new features would be added because, new > features cause more bugs. So then they need to be fixed. And on and on. > Like most things in life its a balancing act. Few things are perfect. You > just hope the new features out way the inconveniences. > > Ricardo Walker > [email protected] > Twitter:@apple2thecore > www.appletothecore.info > > On Sep 28, 2013, at 1:47 PM, Mary Otten <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi Cara, >> I couldn't agree with you more. The notion that it is "okay" to release >> software just because it is "time" is ridiculous. I know of no other segment >> in the economy we're such sloppiness would be permitted. >> You are surely correct that this is not just an Apple issue. Microsoft and >> Google are doing it and have been doing it for a long time. But it doesn't >> make it right. How would people feel if they bought an oven or a car or >> refrigerator and found out that some of the supposed features didn't work >> right? They would take it back to the store. There would be an outcry. But >> with software? No. You just have to live with it. One of the things about >> Apple products is that you pay more than you would for an equivalent PC or >> android device. The idea is that "it just works." Can't say that anymore. >> I have a new Mac with Mountain lion, and I have to say, it is more >> inconsistent than my old one with Snow Leopard. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Sep 28, 2013, at 8:59 AM, Cara Quinn <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi There, >>> >>> you say, in regard to bugs, "on any device. Our job is to find them and >>> report them to Apple Accessibility right away." >>> >>> Actually it's not. People who are not beta testers do not deserve to be >>> treated as such. >>> >>> this trend toward effectively making the general user population into free >>> beta testers is at best, lazy and disgraceful and disrespectful. >>> >>> Make no mistake, this is not an Apple issue per se, but a more generalized >>> software paradigm that I find absolutely abhorrent Unfortunately, the >>> general public either does not know ways they can change this or cannot >>> escape the need or technology addiction to send a message that this is not >>> acceptable to them. >>> >>> So for us, no, this is not our job. However, I think you meant something a >>> bit differently from the way I took it. :) Since we are users of this >>> software, yes, we should take every opportunity to make our voices heard >>> and voice clearly and positively what we need and / or want. >>> >>> I say positively, because having our voices heard is not only a right but a >>> privilege. So be civil, make it count, and treat people with respect. Apple >>> has gone out of their way to make giving feedback easy and available to us >>> so use it and thank the people you come into contact with. >>> >>> I think they'll be glad you did and it will surely make them happy to pass >>> your needs and desires along to the right folks. >>> >>> Just my three cents. :) >>> >>> Smiles and happy weekend to y'all, >>> >>> Cara :) >>> On Sep 28, 2013, at 1:07 AM, BBS <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> on any device. 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