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* Posts by Outtatowner

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Mobe app makers doubt Windows 8 will be worth the hassle - poll

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Re: a large install base is their number-one criterion when picking a platform to write for

While your logic should stand on it's own, unfortunately in the laws of mobile, the adoption rate (aka the user-base) also indicates the prowess and willingness of the consumer to go out and reach out, find, download and use the 'app'.

In fact, I can tell you for a fact: having seen a person follow your adage with WinPho7. It's quite the opposite of the outcome you predict.

A small platform is just that. A dead 'ecosystem' where even those who are in it are trying to claw their way out and minimize their losses by not sinking any more investments into it.

Would be cool if it wasn't the truth. I'd be laughing all the way to the bank in November followed by February with respective WinMoPhoRTDesk8 and BB10 releases.

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Numbers don't lie: Apple's ascent eviscerates Microsoft

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Re: Eviscerated?

I'll call bull on that. I the last 2 weeks alone I have worked on complex spreadsheets, longish heavily formatted documents, UI design with code generation for a prototype iPhone app and countless amount of emails, lookups and various other tasks.

In fact, I used to carry my Mbp home every night, but with 'back to my Mac' I don't do that anymore either... Only if I will write/compile/debug non-apple apps. It even works out of the box when your home is double NATted.

OSX also has built in VPN server, so you can properly secure your in-transit data when linking the 2 systems.

/disclosure: I work for a tech company as software architect. If it works for me without hassle, even the non techies can hack it :)

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