surface

[Roman Wissner]

anthony baldwin wrote:
> Do you suppose they´re going to try and lock us out of this technology?
> 
> http://www.microsoft.com/surface/
> 
> 
Probably, I'd say. On the other hand, however, I don't think this piece
of technology is that great - essentially it's just a computer with a
touchscreen, wireless protocols (which is, I think, is a severe security
threat the way it is shown in the demo) and few applications designed to
work with that interface. But as long as open transfer protocols are
used I don't think this is nothing we couldn't do.
On the other hand, however, I'm not really impressed by Microsoft trying
to reinvent the way we use computers since I don't think there is
something fundamentally wrong with what we do today. I think more time
should be spent on content/functionality than on the interface/looks,
but then again I might just be old-fashioned and rather conservative
even though I'm only 17.

Anyway, that's just my thoughts (as a Linux enthusiast, not a programmer).
Respectfully Yours,
Roman Wissner
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