K I'll bet you even change your own motor oil. It seems to me that the less annoying services will be the most successful. There needs to be a digital version of "No user serviceable parts" sticker. Mess with it and you die. If you have to tinker aren't there plenty of open-source and hobby resources? AZ Build a 120/35mm Lookaround! The Lookaround E-Book 5ed. NOW SHIPPING http://www.panoramacamera.us > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: [SPAM] Re: data storage (again) > From: karl shah-jenner <shahjen@xxxxxxxxxxxx> > Date: Wed, August 05, 2009 4:26 am > To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students > <photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Roy: > So no need for human interaction.The cloud is going to tell you what to do. > Hook the person directly into the camera and you have a script for Dr. Who. > Royalties requested. Oh that was my computer asking for the Royalties > Bah! The Cloud just decided to update the program (google earth/pick > another online software pack/game) and toss out all my carefully placed > personal landmarks! (UI/settings/whatever) > Honestly, I get used to something, last thing I want is it to change unless > *I* decide a change is necessary. > I can see how it'll all work with those cars no one wants to hire from > car-hire companies - the ones that have an LCD panel interface to set the > air con temperature, speed, hazard lights, windscreen wiper settings, radio > and everything else that should be controlled by a knob or lever. > Every six months The Cloud will decide to update everything and things that > were on the first menu will be moved to six levels deep on menu three. > my attitude is: I want it, I want it to be mine, I want to break it all by > myself > k
