Ok, not really weaponized, but the DOD has them in widespread deployment around the world. Is it so soldiers can rock out at a moment’s notice? NO! These babies are loaded with applications that allow soldiers to communicate in ways that were impossible 5 years ago, and required 6 different custom built-military grade (read: exhorbitantly priced) electronic devices only 2 years ago.
Anyway, I wonder if Apple considers itself a defense contractor? Read on:
Having spent many years doing IT for non-profits (and small businesses) I have my finger on the pulse of cheap IT - what's the most powerful and cost-effective use of technology for cash-strapped organizations? That is the question I am constantly trying to answer.
I created this site as a place to post the various geeky tidbits and strange happenings that I come across in my daily traversing of the web, with a focus on (b)leeding-edge IT for non-profits and small businesses.
My hope is that you, the reader, will find some humor, entertainment, usefulness or irritation at what you find here. If so, you are my intended audience.
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