[Pierre74]

Apple Seeks Patent for Translucent Windows

And speaking of Apple Computer, everyone's favorite little OS imitator--excuse me, innovator--this week made an interesting patent bid that could have ramifications for Longhorn. Apple wants a patent for applying transparency to "information-bearing windows whose contents remain unchanged for a predetermined period of time." In other words, these unused windows fade away over time unless they're activated. Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that Longhorn will feature translucent windows and various window-transparency effects, so this patent attempt could possibly affect Longhorn. Or not. Patent applications take years to culminate, and in the end Apple might not even be awarded a patent. More to the point, by the time Longhorn ships, Apple likely will have discontinued active computer OS development, anyway, so that the company can concentrate on the consumer-electronics market.

http://www.winnetmag.com/Article/Art...734/42734.html

[typoon]

Originally posted by Pierre74:
Apple Seeks Patent for Translucent Windows

And speaking of Apple Computer, everyone's favorite little OS imitator--excuse me, innovator--this week made an interesting patent bid that could have ramifications for Longhorn. Apple wants a patent for applying transparency to "information-bearing windows whose contents remain unchanged for a predetermined period of time." In other words, these unused windows fade away over time unless they're activated. Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that Longhorn will feature translucent windows and various window-transparency effects, so this patent attempt could possibly affect Longhorn. Or not. Patent applications take years to culminate, and in the end Apple might not even be awarded a patent. More to the point, by the time Longhorn ships, Apple likely will have discontinued active computer OS development, anyway, so that the company can concentrate on the consumer-electronics market.

http://www.winnetmag.com/Article/Art...734/42734.html

I think someone needs to be slapped for this "More to the point, by the time Longhorn ships, Apple likely will have discontinued active computer OS development, anyway, so that the company can concentrate on the consumer-electronics market."

[Cipher13]

Originally posted by Pierre74:
Apple Seeks Patent for Translucent Windows

And speaking of Apple Computer, everyone's favorite little OS imitator--excuse me, innovator--this week made an interesting patent bid that could have ramifications for Longhorn. Apple wants a patent for applying transparency to "information-bearing windows whose contents remain unchanged for a predetermined period of time." In other words, these unused windows fade away over time unless they're activated. Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that Longhorn will feature translucent windows and various window-transparency effects, so this patent attempt could possibly affect Longhorn. Or not. Patent applications take years to culminate, and in the end Apple might not even be awarded a patent. More to the point, by the time Longhorn ships, Apple likely will have discontinued active computer OS development, anyway, so that the company can concentrate on the consumer-electronics market.

http://www.winnetmag.com/Article/Art...734/42734.html

By the time Longhorn ships, we'll all be eating through IV drips.

[typoon]

Originally posted by Cipher13:
By the time Longhorn ships, we'll all be eating through IV drips.

LOL

[xi_hyperon]

Originally posted by Cipher13:
By the time Longhorn ships, we'll all be eating through IV drips.

Ouch!

[mdc]

Originally posted by typoon:
I think someone needs to be slapped for this "More to the point, by the time Longhorn ships, Apple likely will have discontinued active computer OS development, anyway, so that the company can concentrate on the consumer-electronics market."

*exactly*
i did a double take when i read that, and had to go back to actually make sure i read it correctly. what the h**l is this person on?

Originally posted by Cipher13:
By the time Longhorn ships, we'll all be eating through IV drips.

i almost laughed out loud in the middle of my college library!

[Millennium]

This is Paul Thurrott, arguably the greatest astroturfer of our time. Of course he would spew crap like this.

[typoon]

Originally posted by Millennium:
This is Paul Thurrott, arguably the greatest astroturfer of our time. Of course he would spew crap like this.

yep. That is what I figured. That is why I had to lighten this thread up a bit. I think Cipher did a better job at that.

[xi_hyperon]

Originally posted by Millennium:
This is Paul Thurrott, arguably the greatest astroturfer of our time. Of course he would spew crap like this.

Ah, a Gates fanboy and a forum troll. Now there's a winning combo.

[sanity assassin]

It's amazing he says half of that stuff with a straight face.

[msuper69]

"More to the point, by the time Longhorn ships, Apple likely will have discontinued active computer OS development, anyway, so that the company can concentrate on the consumer-electronics market."

By the time Longhorn ships, computers will have been replaced by something totally different and we will all be driving flying cars and popping nurishment pills and having sex with said computer replacements.

Hmmm, now that last device would be a neat-o consumer-electronics device for Steve-o to increase Apple's market share in that arena.