Homer <usenet@xxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
> Verily I say unto thee, that Roy Schestowitz spake thusly:
>
>> | Microsoft's brainwave is called Device Manners Policy (DMP) and it
>> | could ensure that if a sign says "No photography allowe", then your
>> | camera or your phone's camera won't work. DMP could also be used to
>> | block phones from receiving incoming calls during a meeting.
>> `----
>
> I can see the criminals having a field day with that:
>
> Wife: Honey, I think someone is trying to break into the house.
> Husband: Call the police. I'll go downstairs. [picks up baseball bat]
> Wife: The phone's asking for a PIN number?!?!
> Husband: Turn on the CCTV monitor to see what's happening.
> Wife: It says "Restricted content. Please obtain a license".
>
> I bet the prophet Muhammed Gates dreamt up /that/ "brilliant" idea.
> Certainly the /name/ sounds stupid enough to be one of his.
>
This sums up the whole philosophy gap between Microsoft and Web 2.0:
Microsoft: Stop people doing what they want to, put 3rd parties in
charge
Web 2.0: Encourage people to wrap services into any mashup which suits
their own purposes - allow them to be in charge.
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