One of the requirements to have a pre-n modem branded as 'pre-n' since 2007 is that the firmware would be upgradable to the official N standard when drafted. If anything, this will allow a vendor to release the final firmware upgrade for older devices branded on or around 2007, and get on with life.

We should see at least one more update for older devices.

I would guess that this has more to do with the push features of the phone, including the new 'remote wipe' or 'find my phone' features if you happen to be using MobileMe. I would venture to guess the same functionality was provided to developers of any push application to execute commands for an applicable application.

I would venture to guess that the reason for this would be that SMS messages do not have any code signing, and in order to implement would have pushed out the deadline for Push based responses even further. Apple screwed the pooch by taking the path of least resistance, and gambled that this vulnerability wouldn't have been found for a good time (maybe iPhone OS 4.0).

Pure speculation on my part, but my $0.02.

You know, I wish most hiring managers were like you say you are. First off, You have to ask yourself why books like this make so much money... it's because frankly, at least in my experience, education and experience means diddly.

I don't want to toot anysort of horn, but there are plenty of jobs out there (IT and otherwise) that don't go to the most qualified, but oftentimes to the person who 'knows someone' or can otherwise BS theirselves into a position. I myself have plenty of education, certifications, and what I feel like a great amount of experience with Windows, Linux, networking, and even a bit of Perl/C++ programming... I'm not saying that I'm better than 'the best', but I'm quite sure that I could beat out plenty of people in their current job roles. I'm personable and have wonderful references... However, when I go out and try to find SysAdmin jobs... I continually get statements like "You would be perfect for this job, but ".

Books like this help job applicants like myself at least attempt to say the right things to the HR dept. who oftentimes doesn't know the proper placement of the "any" key.

That being said... I'm employed now, but references are avaliable upon request... I'm always looking for a new challenge.