The dealer writes you a check, you cash the check, you have cash. The dealer just can't hand you the cash. That's all this is.

Yes they can. They can regulate businesses within the state. They can't decide that Federal currency has no value, but they can definitely regulate record-keeping (which is what this is about).

With the elimination of the XServe and now the simplifying of Lion Server, it's clear that Apple has decided to choose a different vector for their server business. To me it seems they are now focused on the SOHO market where the users administer the network and there is no IT department (obviously another reason why IT professionals REALLY do not like Lion Server). This is a very Apple thing to do: turn something complicated into something almost anyone can do. I would not be surprised if they ended up making more money with this approach than they did with the XServe approach - this way has a significantly broader base.

I would never have considered using OS X Server at home before but I an now thinking about using my current Mini for a home server after I upgrade to a new machine because it now seems doable and worthwhile to me.

He also directed the understated and underrated (IMO) Never Say Never Again.

the narcissists who have to tell everyone that they don't use Facebook, don't have an iPhone, don't have a TV, whatever. They just want people to think they are cool too.

Where does this expectation come from? You pay for cable but still watch ads. You buy a movie ticket but still watch ads and previews. You buy magazines and newspapers that are mostly ads. Would you pay $30 per month with no ads instead of $10 per month with ads?

Just because you want to buy it doesn't mean Apple is obligated to sell it.

This has to be trafficking in stolen goods at a minimum, no? You could make an argument for industrial espionage too. This could get even more interesting if charges are filed. IANAL

....according to a team of hairy, geeky researchers. Nice try, guys.

No sooner do you come out of beta than ....