That's like being the first person on your block to own a Zilog.

apparently solves a nagging prroblem? Isn't that like saying: "No more swapping car keys"?

Apple has an interesting ability to nickel-and-dime it's customers by keeping certain things proprietary. But it's not 1996 any more, Apple.

is beyond stupid.

"When your only tool is a hammer..."

It'll run like the Performa 6116.

...shouldn't they focus on law and order first?

In light of Chicago's more pressing problems, a proposal like this sounds a bit too optimistic.

A lunchbox might also do the job.

...e-tablets and e-books are. I'd so much rather a bound hardcover or softcover book, printed on paper. When I finish it I can store it in a bookshelf or give it away. Plus, holding and reading a real book is just plain fun--with the added benefit of not making me look like a trendy twit with a tablet.

Vector graphics? Oh yeah that'll work.

...call it a turkey pizza.

you're welcome

...needs to go work on his Jump To Conclusions mat.

...therefore, it can be treated like a fart: Whomever created it loves it, but if you don't like people who constantly create and revel in their own farts, walk away.

Eff Paypal.

...everything looks like a screw.

Come on, please. They're kids: Get them an 8088, a 386 SX16...or best of all, a train set. And a book.