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"Startup Riot is an all day pitch event focused on startups and those interested in startups."
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"I have an iPhone in my pocket - it's a great device and I love what it's done for the focus on mobility in general - but if Apple wants to keep maniacal control over their device and not open their platform, then screw them." Huh?
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"And you know what? There is something really evil about taking thousands of the world's smartest young people and using them to sell online text ads more efficiently. Really" Well, we do get free search in exchange.
April 03, 2008
What part of my post didn't you understand?
-Russ
Posted by: Russ | April 04, 2008 at 08:57 PM
Russ,
It was a quick del.icio.us link, so I was probably being a bit flippant. Upon taking the time to reread, I get it, and I think you make some good points—particularly with respect to O'Reilly promoting hacking the iPhone over developing on truly open platforms.
That said, my initial reaction was to your having an iPhone in your pocket but then railing against "mindless zealots who seem to love being abused by Apple year after year because the stuff they make is shiny." I think there are good reasons to use and develop for the iPhone. It isn't open, but it is still awfully compelling. It is in a lot of pockets. It does the web better than any similar device I've ever used. It is a pretty darn good video and music player. It has a kick-ass development environment. Etc.
Posted by: Coty | April 07, 2008 at 01:09 AM