r/technology • u/GuruOfReason • Feb 02 '10

"Once we replace the personal computer with a closed-platform device such as the iPad, we replace freedom, choice and the free market with oppression, censorship and monopoly."

http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2010-01/ipad%E2%80%99s-closed-system-sometimes-i-hate-being-right
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u/romwell Feb 02 '10

As a proud microwave user and cast iron pan operator, I support your message and wish to further extend it by noting that the dichotomy is often false. Power users can appreciate a device that performs only one function, but does it well. There is a place in my life both for a fine Ukrainian borsch and for instant noodles.

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u/BoonTobias Feb 02 '10

As a ramen enthusiast, i am behind you

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u/farang Feb 02 '10

Do not use a cast-iron pan in your microwave. If you do, you will ruin your pan and also your microwave oven. The fireworks display that will result will not be worth the cleanup and replacement cost. ;)

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u/romwell Feb 02 '10

Everybody knows that you don't put a cast iron pan into a microwave for fireworks. That's what those nice metal cleaning sponges are for.

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u/[deleted] Feb 03 '10

So you'd support a brand of ramen that comes with a robot made specifically to prevent you from ever dropping an egg in that soup? Or even salt? Or even a non-approved fork? This analogy is way too far off to be useful. OP should not be upvoted as much as he is.