The Jeremiad

Gruber is 100% correct here. Google just wants to be allowed to do whatever they want and they’ve gone so long without scrutiny that they as a company are completely ill-equipped to handle it. 

Key quotes:

“So if Google had acquired the rights to these patents, that would have been OK. But when others acquired them, it’s a “hostile, organized campaign”.

“…it’s OK for Google to bid over $3.14 billion, but when Apple and Microsoft bid $4.5 billion, that’s “way beyond what they’re really worth”. And if these patents are “bogus”, why was Google willing to pay anything for them, let alone pi billion dollars?”

Very handy. Now you can install Lion on your Macs without having to bother with your iTunes credentials. Also you can keep a SD card install disc in your laptop bag in case of emergencies.

I feel bad for the employees who don’t know.

More bad news for Android users. I disagree with the writers implications. I agree that competition in any market is good. However why is it wrong for a company or individual to protect their patented innovations? I think this comment hits the nail on the head: “How about Android putting out a better product instead of using Apple technology and calling it Android?”

I still say that Adobe stands to gain the most form Apple’s monstrous mistake/business decision but Avid is playing this situation like a Stradivarius.

LOL. Also, Windows is trying to do phones now? Oy vey.

You got some balls Adobe. Some big ol’ hairy balls.