I honestly admit, I'm scared. We're headed towards the world of not owning any tools and basically leasing shiny crap.
Funny thought: will this be the start of the actual professionalization of programming? I.e. you won't be allowed to operate a compiler or a general-purpose computer without proper engineering license? It used to be considered impossible, because hey, everyone can get hands on a computer and a compiler. But if current trends continue, it may soon no longer be the case.
http://boingboing.net/2012/01/10/lockdown.html
http://boingboing.net/2012/08/23/civilwar.html
I honestly admit, I'm scared. We're headed towards the world of not owning any tools and basically leasing shiny crap.
Funny thought: will this be the start of the actual professionalization of programming? I.e. you won't be allowed to operate a compiler or a general-purpose computer without proper engineering license? It used to be considered impossible, because hey, everyone can get hands on a computer and a compiler. But if current trends continue, it may soon no longer be the case.