First bite of the Apple
May 22nd, 2008
After years of enjoying the pleasures of Microsoft functionality, such as:
- “Now you see it now you don’t” instantaneous computer rebooting
- Hunt the external hardware;
- The search for the Wi-Fi setup, and
- The Program that got stuck in the freeze.
The green grocers have provided me with an Apple. I have used it for less than a couple hours and am completely shocked and confused. I can see why Adam and Eve were tempted by an Apple, and not a double glazing salesman. Straight away I can see why the business world generally prefers to see a hazy vista of an electronic world through Windows - with an Apple the thing boots far too fast and the first coffee break of the day would have to be cancelled. Also, Windows is clearly the more ethical product: who has not heard the ranting of individuals concerned with the evil of the internet undermining society - therefore it must be right to make it as difficult as possible to connect to the internet. An Apple undermines this by simply telling you the networks available and asking if you wish to connect. Sure if the network is protected the Apple asks you to enter the password, but the Apple doesn’t even both to ask you what kind of encrpytion is being used and just works. C’mon, at least when looking for the internet through a Window society is protected from access through a complex exam. Hmmm. Maybe the right to bite an Apple should be subject to rigorous Governmental licencing?