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Feb 29, 08 - 12:18 pm Comment from: ChrissyOne

Didn't we already know this?

Feb 29, 08 - 12:20 pm Comment from: ChrissyOne

Oh yeah, and it'll be 6 days late. Suck on that, MAC dorks.

Feb 29, 08 - 12:21 pm Comment from: JAYGEE

'Apple iTunes Store as exclusive software distributor'

tut tut

OPEN IT OPEN IT!!!!!!

Feb 29, 08 - 12:21 pm Comment from: Ampar

C1: LMFAO ! !

Feb 29, 08 - 12:23 pm Comment from: Jimbo von Winskinheimer

Interesting. Will Apple tack on an additional charge for the software, or are they just there to control? Will they test the code prior to releasing it to the store? Will they have specific coding rules that the developers must follow?

Feb 29, 08 - 12:24 pm Comment from: Ampar

I think everyone here should end every post from now on with:

"Suck on that, MAC dorks."

Feb 29, 08 - 12:25 pm Comment from: Ampar

Aren't there similar rules and controls in place for Apple approved widgets and iPhone web apps?

And oh yeah, suck on that, MAC dorks.

Feb 29, 08 - 12:26 pm Comment from: eMax

All in good time......Apple is taking its time with this.....even if its not totally open for release of the sdk, it will eventually be that way.....

Feb 29, 08 - 12:36 pm Comment from: HolyMackerel

"No accessory connectivity directly with iPhone, iPod touch Dock Connector"

Does this mean the software to drive the GPS kit can't be installed. Nor the VoIP iTouch microphone.

Feb 29, 08 - 12:41 pm Comment from: Jay-Z

I understand Apple being cautious in regard to third party apps. This product is still in launch mode (only available in 4 countries, remember), is EXTREMELY high profile, and certain parties are certainly hoping for its failure. Every little snafu has meant monumental negative publicity, so just imagine what might happen if an application truly screws up phones.

I hope Apple will eventually open the platform for free applications (or nearly free - just charging developers a nominal fee to cover the cost of authorizing applications).

...and I wanted to connect a mouse to my Touch!

Feb 29, 08 - 12:52 pm Comment from: Zune Tang®

Nicely done, ChrissyOne and thanks. I might be able to take the day off.

Zune Tang a.k.a. Ampar a.k.a. ChrissyOne

Your potential. Our passion.™

P.S. MACs sukc beCuse tHey cnAT play GamEz.

Feb 29, 08 - 01:03 pm Comment from: mr_matalino

Why are idiots still capitalizing MAC?

Feb 29, 08 - 01:07 pm Comment from: Ampar

To mr_matalino: I think it stems from ignorance combined with the masses conditioned to seeing the initials for personal computer in caps.

Feb 29, 08 - 01:07 pm Comment from: Jimbo von Winskinheimer

My MAC address sucks. I wanted a better one.

Feb 29, 08 - 01:07 pm Comment from: Ampar

"Zune Tang a.k.a. Ampar a.k.a. ChrissyOne"

You wish.

Feb 29, 08 - 01:09 pm Comment from: AAPL

translation

I want to buy @105 not 150

Let's hope Apple doesn't screw this up... limiting things like Video Recording, Voice Recording, Bluetooth Stereo, etc.

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Anyone know why MDN is limiting posts by certain people? When I open the site up in Safari, none of the "Magic Words" appear. I had to post this in Firefox.

Feb 29, 08 - 01:14 pm Comment from: Jim - TIV

Don't really have anything to post, just wanted to say...
"suck on that, MAC dorks."

Feb 29, 08 - 01:15 pm Comment from: flappo

zune tang aka mdn webbie alias ya mean

Feb 29, 08 - 01:20 pm Comment from: theloniousMac

Shouldn't it be "Suck on those Mac dorks" or "Suck on this Mac dork?"

This decision by Apple will only further underscore the woeful lack of functionality in the iPhone.

It's sad really. A device with so much promise, ironically hamstrung by a company that used to stand for delivering function and elegance to its customers.

Feb 29, 08 - 01:26 pm Comment from: Spark

@ mr_matalino
Some idiots still capitalize MAC out of ignorance, but Zune Tang does to parody those PC-centric idiots, and C1 does it to parody Zune Tang. It's an enigma, wrapped up in a puzzle, wrapped up in a conundrum.

Feb 29, 08 - 01:26 pm Comment from: IKON

My MAC (63-1b-42-00-55-3e) isn't suckable.

Just wanted you all to know.

Feb 29, 08 - 01:27 pm Comment from: Spark

Oh yeah...
"suck on that, MAC dorks."

Feb 29, 08 - 01:38 pm Comment from: aaplsaur

@ HolyMackerel

I imagine there will be apps for interfacing the iPhone with a Bluetooth GPS Receiver early in the SDK's history. I'd rather use a separate, wireless device anyway than to have a battery sucking dongle hanging on the butt end of my phone. GPS receivers do not work well inside cars or buildings, so unless you want to stick your iPhone to the windshield, it won't help much to have a dongle.

This type of GPS interface is what I want most for my iPhone along with, maybe, Route 66 or Route Buddy.

Feb 29, 08 - 01:43 pm Comment from: Mr. Reeee

Spark... Enema? Whatchyou talkin' enemas for?

Suck on THAT, MAC dorks.

Feb 29, 08 - 01:44 pm Comment from: ChrissyOne

My M*A*C Studio Mist™ foundation is great, and I love M*A*C Lustreglass™ lip gloss.

But you just can't beat Mary Kay mascara.

I guess the anti-add on clause is to prevent a Sega Genisis/32x/SegaCD add on attack.

I can picture an iPhone attached to a GPS, attached to a External battery to a external screen attached to a car charger USB converter. plugged into a wall socket converter.

Suck on that, MAC dorks.

Feb 29, 08 - 01:49 pm Comment from: MizuInOz

Aw... C1 tell us how you really feel!!!

For me and my house - I prefer the creative genius that has allowed me to have an iPhone working jest fine here in Oz... long before march 6th...



oh, yeah:

"Suck on that, MAC dorks."

...wrapped in bacon, stuffed with mushrooms and bleu cheese.

Well, there are still lots of unknowns...

First, if this "approval process" is true, at what point in the development process does it come up? Does a company spend tens of thousands of dollars developing an application and then be told by Apple, "Sorry. You can't do that."

Do you have to get the approval in advance? How will Apple handle competition? Suppose, for example, I want to write a simple image editor. So does Adobe. Will Apple ding my application because they'd rather have Adobe "Photoshop Elements" on the iPhone than my "QuickPixFix"?

Oh, and two other things:

"Suck on that, Media Access Controller dorks."
"Suck on that MAC, dorks."

Here we go again with MAC playing God.
Thier limitations are going to hurt the iPhone in the long run if they keep every iPhone user in the palm of thier hand and say no you can use that on this.
The Phone great but MAC themselves are lame.

BTW... Why didnt MDN have any MAC biased comments on this article? They didnt even finish it with worthless comments like "Microsoft sucks" again.

Feb 29, 08 - 02:17 pm Comment from: Ampar

" . . . wrapped up in a conundrum."

Isn't that a Catholic percussion duet?

"Dork on that, MAC sucks."

Feb 29, 08 - 02:22 pm Comment from: Ampar

"Here we go again with MAC playing God."


Hold the iPhone, folks. I think we have a new winner.

And "Sucks on. MAC that dork."

What a boring post. The real story is why did my Airport Express with AirTunes burn out this morning after less than three years of use, and never having been plugged in to anything other than a surge protector?

Sure, Mac trumps PC big time, but in the end the only real decison you're making is who gets to rip you off for how much, and when.

Feb 29, 08 - 02:28 pm Comment from: Jimbo von Winskinheimer

For RP3, MAC is a tool manufacturer. The Macintosh computer, aka Mac, is created and manufactured by Apple Inc, formerly Apple Computer Inc. Please get your facts straight.

I'm assuming you are saying that the iPhone is great, but Apple and/or the Macintosh are not. You'd be wrong. Dead wrong.

Suck on that, MAC dorks!

I had an Airport Express with Air Tunes, but I accidentally destroyed it with a robotic molotov-cocktail dispenser I am working on.

That sucks, mac dork. on.

conundrum.

I get it!! Co-Nun-Drum!

But it could be more than just two Nuns - it could be a whole nunnery.
Thats what threw me.

Are nuns always catholic? And do they always wear garters and black stockings under their hassocks or habits or whatever?

Now that sucks dork on mac, imho.

Feb 29, 08 - 02:50 pm Comment from: jocknerd

So much for open source apps on the iPhone.

Give Android 3 years and it will dominate the industry.

Feb 29, 08 - 02:51 pm Comment from: Ampar

"robotic molotov-cocktail dispenser"

I'll take ten, please. And I'd like to subscribe to your newsletter.
Thanks.


"Dork, that sucks. MAC on!"

Feb 29, 08 - 03:23 pm Comment from: Ampar

To small MAC:

co–

prefix:
1. Together; joint; jointly; mutually: coeducation.
2. Partner or associate in an activity: coauthor; cofounder.

"Thousands Mock trACk."

I can see a Fawlty Towers moment coming on....

Written at the bottom of the iPhone SDK agreement...

"No riffraff".

Suck on that, MAC dorks.

Yeah, we already know this.

Feb 29, 08 - 04:54 pm Comment from: Sixvodkas

@ Whatever...

Because, as a hardware technician, I can tell you that s**t happens.

If you think that there's something unusual about hardware failure, you're either mind-numbingly naive, or simply trolling the forums.
Either way,

Suck on that, dork.

@ Sixvodkas

Wow, what a cool screen name, I bet you're a big drinker and everything.

I don't care what industry you're in, if you think it's OK for an Airport Express to fail after less than three years of use and after no abuse whatsoever, YOU are naive and definately part of the problem. And don't accuse me of "trolling forums" whatever that means, Mr. Fanboy, I had a IIc probably before you were born. And unlike you, I don't confuse the fact that I prefer Apple computing with a blind allegiance that ignores probable design/manufacturing flaws or use of low quality internal components.

Shove that in your pie-hole.

Feb 29, 08 - 05:37 pm Comment from: ChrisW357

Apparently something flew over ZuneTang's cuckoo head.

(and its Mac, not MAC, dork!)

Feb 29, 08 - 05:43 pm Comment from: Connor MacBook

Not surprising. This is how Apple is already distributing iPod games.

Feb 29, 08 - 06:26 pm Comment from: ChrissyOne

@ Ampar and ZT

Looks like we've started something here today. I proud of you all.

No go suck that Mac dork's ___-on.

(hint - it's not easy)

Feb 29, 08 - 08:04 pm Comment from: Ampar

I proud of you too, C1.

Feb 29, 08 - 08:11 pm Comment from: ChrisW357

@ C1, Ampar and ZT

I proud of you three. :D