I’m super bored reading these kind of stories. I’ve been free from such software and hardware for many years so at this point it’s just boring. However, I do have a solution instead of trying to sue them for monopolizing or overcharging: just force a really simple, plain language disclosure document before the sale of any Apple Inc device. Here…
Tag: freedom
Ubuntu: The Relationship Between Freedom and Quality in The Software World
Unlike previous blog posts, I’m going to start this one with two exciting tables to get you thinking. In the first table, I increased freedom and in the second table, I decreased it so that we could look at the effect, if any, on other items. Sorry, they are just image screenshots: Someone sent me over this article written by…
The Future of Ham Radio: Freedom
This article on the ARRL website summarizes quite well the situation with ham radio – and radio in general. Although it is exciting to be part of a club of radio enthusiasts around the world, one must question whether the licensing system on its own is a hindrance both to freedom and innovation. The basic debate has these two sides:…
The Best Ever Apple iphone Review Video
Thinking of buying the next iphone? Make sure you review this important video to make sure it’s the right fit for you. If you find it’s not, be sure to research the Ubuntu phone which is built on a totally different philosophy.
Flat Earth – Considering it Will Improve Your World View
There is a fine line between shutting your brain down and opening your mind to everything that comes along. For anyone who has been wronged by an authority figure or system, it’s very easy to shift to the ‘open mind’ side and believe every conspiracy that comes along. For those who cannot afford to be viewed as ‘stepping out of…
Reasons to Switch to Ubuntu Phone
Someone I know sent me this positive article about the ubuntu phone. I read it and it was nice, and probably one of the best ‘tech-focused’ articles, but as a few friends and I discussed after reading it, it’s missing some of the most important reasons why one would switch. Here are my list of reasons why one should switch:…
One of the Best Summary Articles About Privacy
I have a great group of people around me. Thoughtful people. Thought-provoking people. People who rub me the wrong way and who challenge me to grow and think critically. These fine people send me articles that they read and most of them are good. But once in a while, one of these articles stops me in my tracks and when…
Facebook is Evil.
Dear Friend, Facebook is evil. There. Said it. Now here is an actual article written by a real journalist who eloquently expands on the ‘why’ and even provides some practical solutions. Although he’s writing to other journalists, there is nothing stopping any of you non-journalists from taking similar action. I, however, would go one step further than Mr. Gillmor: I…
The Real Jesus of the Bible
I’ve been a professing disciple of Jesus for about 20 years. Prior to meeting Jesus personally, I had seen an Anglican version of Him. It was a ritualistic cookie cutter machine of religious gymnastics. I realized I didn’t have what it took to become good at this sport so I left. When I really met Jesus it was through a…
Proof of God’s Presence: Transformation
Perhaps one of the things that has grieved me the most over the years is a reality I have seen in the Body of Christ – something of which both myself and my wife were guilty as charged. This something seems to be everywhere now that I ask around and now that I’m actively looking. The reason it is so…