I completely agree with you. As an IT Technician, I see so many users having to figure out things that they shouldn't even need to know exist, to do their work. I think the iPad software keeping it simple is a great idea, and using the app store to install apps is much easier to understand than the current methods of installation used by Mac OS X and Windows. The reason why so many people are complaining about it on /. is that they are not the intended audience.

Both boot time and load time are important. I turn the computer off at the wall at night, so suspend isn't possible. I've also had problems in the past with hibernate not working correctly, but I guess I could try it again.

Because most people turn their computers off when they're not in use.

Isn't that like watching sport on TV? I'm sure some people do that too often too...

I really REALLY want one of those. And I have a landline, so it can actually be used!

According to the Apple website, the new mac mini server idles at less than 16 watts. They look like a pretty good choice for a low-powered server to me.

No, I very much dislike the fact that the USB plug is a rectangle, which makes me guess which way it has to go in each time. I will be happy when we get to use a plug that looks like it can only go in one way (I know you can check USB plugs visually to see how to plug them in, but it's not easy when your visibility is low, and it's still annoying)

I don't understand why many linux enthusiasts boast to other computer users that they haven't needed to reboot their computer in x days/months/years. Most people I know (including me) turn their computers off when they're not in use, making the uptime irrelevant.

I saw exactly those problems when I was watching the video. If they want to mass produce this and have it used by the general public, they need to do some serious usability testing (which it looks like they haven't done).

I think text-to-speech software has a long way to go until that happens. I don't think I'd want to listen to a whole book with an unemotional electronic voice.

That's a good point. How does the speed of Windows 7 compare to Windows XP? Can Windows 7 "make computers run faster" than XP?

From TFA:

Looks to me like the teacher is a guy!

I think if you study in New Zealand as some sort of exchange student (not sure what they're called so exchange student will do), you pay the fees that you would normally pay to your home university. I seem to remember something about that, don't quote me on it though! Do some searching around and find out who it is that offers it.