Because we're big?

Really this is a numbers thing. We use machines because America wants an answer tonight. There likely will be one (unless it's as close as they say).

Because their CHEAP!

Was going to say....we've had REGULAR mobile users groups at the college I work at and TONS of people using them in the office and in the classroom. Our pastors at church started using the iPad for sermon notes and it's been a boon to many kids. Bill's just pissed that his Tablet PC and now the Surface may fail.

Seriously who DOES care? Odds are whatever happened wasn't illegal as it would have came out.

+1 if I had any points....

The Gaming and Comics industry are FAR worse then the companies at Computex.

You need to do some further study on Paul. I know what you get when you take everything literally, but you have to look at the historical context as well. I don't think Paul was a misogynist. Engage some brain cells on this and study the Bible as a whole as well. I know you probably won't do it because it's popular to bash Christians because of the idiots in our faith(WBC and Pat Robertson)

http://www.preachitteachit.org/articles-blogs/ask-roger/post/archive/2012/february/article/did-paul-hate-women/

Bullshit.

I am a geek and I do NOT expect B. Not in the least. Period.

Most of my friends aren't either.

ANYONE who does is an asshole.

You said: "There is a deep current of misogyny that runs throughout the nerd world"

To that I say you sir are wrong.

I work in a very diverse IT department. There's at least 3 women within earshot of my cube and the leader of my IT department is a woman. I also work for a women directly. Even outside of my department and in my geek circles I do not see this misogyny you speak of. Maybe this is gamer culture your talking about? Not sure but in the FLOSS world and in general IT world women have a great deal of respect NOT just because they are nice looking but because they are talented.

With that said, there ARE less women in the IT world. I know plenty of women where it's just not an interest. Trying to get them interested in it is a difficult proposition and it's NOT because of the men that are in the field. It's just because they aren't into it.

It's not sexist. It's the truth. We men are the marks just like he says. Men are visual people. Women just aren't. That's why they don't understand it. I wish it were different but it's not.

Yeah that is disturbing sometimes. Unfortunately there's not a whole lot you can do about it. Until the companies and the women who do it see the light it will continue.

While you are likely right....that 90 percent of 40-50 year olds could not be booth babes....I have seen PLENTY booth babes that were good looking who were in that age.

I wouldn't have said the last thing....but I somewhat agree.

SO here's her conundrum: Boycott companies that use nice looking females in various forms of dress ( Apple uses nice looking females too I noticed) or stop complaining. The problem with boycotting is you wouldn't be able to buy much from food to computers.

Also, when it comes to booth babes, they CHOOSE to do this. I know many that you'd NEVER be able to talk out of doing the booth babe job and that's the problem. For every single booth babe job there are willing individuals to step into that position. Some love it and don't complain about it.

Then complain to Asus and the other companies that use them. The women there do this voluntarily. There are MANY women that I know that would LOVE this job. Don't take that away because it insults you.

Some COULD be in our business but most won't and I don't think it is because of stuff like this. Many could care less about the fantastic device they are holding and are just there for the money so they can buy anything they want.

Then there are women who enjoy the attention you get as a booth babe and enjoy their job even with the issues. They have EVERY right to do that. So long as no one is being jerk about it, then I don't see the issue.

I am a sysadmin and I get contract to hire stuff all the time. Problem is I am currently full time employed....no contract and I have full benefits. Now TELL me why I want to leave for your pathetic 2 year contract?

Offer me:

1. More than I make now.
2. Permanent...with bennies.
3. Better working conditions (competent project management and not constantly being asked to perform a miracle in a week).

Then....ONLY then will I consider even applying for the position.

Another mistake they make is asking for God like qualities in a technical position. Qualities like:

1. 10 years experience in a tech that has only existed for 5.
2. 365/7/24 On call (Bullshit)
3. That you can be a DBA, Sysadmin, Project Manager and chief cook and bottle washer.

I've seen that in MANY postings and it's impossible to fill because they ask the world and expect to pay for the city. That doesn't jibe.