[ILUG] Fas-netcollege site
fuzzix
fuzzbucket at eircom.net
Fri Aug 5 13:37:34 IST 2005
Jordi Jané wrote:
> I think you're too kind with them. Just because they tell you that is
> a requirement, it doesn't make it ok. Next, they may be asking
> people to use only Dell computers, and users will be required to wear
> a G-string over their trousers... ;)
>
Sorry, I was being facetious :)
I agree, though... it's a worrying trend which doesn't show any signs of
improving. The days of open standards and general purpose computing are
drawing to a close. It was nice to have been around to enjoy it but give
it a year or two and we'll all own locked down appliances, capable only
of processing and document handling we've paid to enjoy.
IE7 only web pages, patented XML doc formats, a new Vista and HDCP
compliant hardware will mean we will all be able to experience things in
the future which we take for granted right now... Hooray!
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