I love French Apple pie, but I can’t say the same for either France or Apple. Imagine my glee to see these two getting down and dirty in a battle over iPod. The reason France doesn’t like Apple’s business practice:
Currently, songs bought on iTunes can be played only on iPods, and an iPod can’t play downloads from other stores that rival the extensive iTunes music catalog from major artists and labels.
I don’t deny that Apple has a right to engage in highly restrictive practices designed to make them big bucks, but there’s no way I would ever want to purchase any such products. And if France wants to bid them adieu, I have one less reason to dislike the French. Perhaps this is the place to slip in here a small announcement: the French version of BiblePlaces.com should be up and running next week!
Elsewhere, and of greater interest, the JPost has an interview with the Air Force chief. It has some interesting information on Israel’s battle with terror, especially in light of recent targeted killings and the death of innocent civilians.
Sovereign Grace is releasing in August a CD of songs based on the Puritan prayers in the Valley of Vision. They have a free song for download now (with registration). You can get “The Precious Blood” here.
Shame on you, Todd. Apple is your friend. I recently received an iPod and am loving it. Believe it or not, I haven’t listened to music on it yet! There are great Podcasts out there from various ministries (I just posted on some of these [including your favorite Piper]) and listening to the Bible seems to be a good use of time too. It is amazing how much material I have listened to just walking here to there. You need an iPod.
I have an mp3 player. Who needs an overpriced version that only works with limited software and file formats? Apple is not my friend, though I will say there is one reason (but only one, mind you) that I would ever be inclined to defile my home or office with an Apple product: Accordance.
Au contraire, Todd! I guess you haven ‘t seen the latest Apple commercials over yonder, but you can now run all of your PC “stuff” on your beloved Mac. Yes, you can now run Windows on a Mac.
Forgive me, but this must be why Apple people don’t understand us PC people.
Why would I want to buy 1) a computer for twice the money to run the programs I already use 2) more slowly?
I don’t want to run PC software on an Apple; I want to run (one) Apple program on a PC.
Todd, you are forgiven. To answer your objections: (1) You can buy a good Mac for under or around $1000 now – laptop or desktop. You are welcome to buy a PC for $500 if you want a cheaply made, virus ridden, crash prone computer that comes with Mickey Mouse programs. If you would rather buy Mac, you will have a well-built computer that will last. The best part is most of your applications come with the computer (i.e. you don ‘t have to buy them). iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, DVD, GarageBand, etc. that are all integrated and work seamlessly together. That ‘s not to mention other programs such as iCal, iChat, Sherlock, Address Book, Quicktime, Safari browser (much faster than Explorer), Mail, etc. Did I mention that all these programs come with the computer?
As for objection #2, tech specs show that Macs beat PCs on several fronts for speed. Check here under #4 for No, Macs aren ‘t slow.
So the question is: why would anyone buy a cheaply made computer that is prone to crashing/viruses when you can buy a rock solid computer with all the cool features? Would you rather have the PC hatchet or the Mac chainsaw?
Back on a serious note, have you been to Herzl ‘s grave recently? Do you know if Blackstone ‘s Bible is still there?
I anonymously side and agree with Todd and his arguments…I hate Macs…
Alas, another fine blog succombs to anti-Mac rhetoric. Seriously, “defile my home?” If we must stoop to this, I shall join Jonathan. Well said, my friend.
And I side with Todd. ;)