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Introducing the 27-inch iLemon

Regarding Alessandro's unhappiness regarding downloads from his Cannon, I'll make two comments.

1. Are you running 10.6.2? I don't have a Cannon, but I recall that the download description had something about Cannon cameras. So, if you are not running 10.6.2, it may be a cause of your problem. To access it, simply drag down to software update under the apple icon on the top left of your menu bar and let the system determine whether you updated your software..

2. I have a Nikon D80. After updating to Snow Leopard, my download off the the Nikon did not work -- the Nikon download software (Picture Project) kept blowing up.

Turns out, the Nikon software was at fault. After downloading the latest new software from Nikon, no problems. ***Nikon Problem*** ***Nikon Problem***

So, what Alessandro should do is less whining and more work in resolving his own problem.

Regarding another poster's comment about Safari blowing up, I wonder whether you are trying to download from bad web sites?

But, this seekingalpha site is not supposed to be a whine about software and/or hardware, regardless of its source. Keep focussed on its investment/economy issues.

The Unlocked Phone Movement Gets a Big Boost

Seeing what Google is doing with their Android system is business wise, brain dead. Selling their own phone is stupid because, if I were Motorola, etc.,etc,. the last thing I would do is to use Android.

Google is apparently unaware that one should not compete with your customers.

I will be interesting to see whether my opinion is correct. Perhaps in 6 months or so you will see phone manufacturers announcing they are going to Microsoft's mobile system.

Apple Investors Need to Get a Grip

My assessment is that bottom will be at the 2002-03 lows. That means there are still roughly 3,000 points to go down.

Reason?

If Obama gets elected, then there will be a massive sell off of long term holdings because the capital gains taxes will go up nearly 100%.