Thread: Steve Jobs wants wifi sharing
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2007-10-31 , 12:03
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Originally Posted by benny1967 View Post
So: No, I dont think the most important point is if it actually works. Consuming only what works and whats easily available is somewhat irresponsible, even indecent.
It's also how the world works

OK, I'm being facetious. I can see your point. An open system here would be a lot healthier for everybody.

My original point was that it matters if it works for most people -- those who live outside of the geeksphere. If FON works then it could well be the biggest thing since sliced bread, and will certainly be good for Internet tablet users. Above everything else, it's very fair -- I share my connection, and you share yours with me.

Originally Posted by benny1967 View Post
Skype (via EBay) and Google both have a very negative reputation - you know, privacy concerns, closed system, connections to US-administration, all this kind of stuff. They're not the companies I would voluntarily provide additional information like where I am, who I talk to etc.
Again, you want the world to wash whiter than white. In the real world, everything is kinda grey. As for whether Google and Skype have a very (in bold) negative reputation, well, you ought to look at other corporations who make them look like angels. Take a look at the petrochemical corporations, for example. That doesn't forgive Google for being shitty over censorship in China, or Yahoo! for handing over details to the US government. But, really, you're impracticably idealistic.