On Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:53:07 -0500, Barry Margolin wrote:
> Bugs are a fact of life in the software industry. EVERYONE releases
> them. There's no amount of testing that will discover them all.
Hi Barry Margolin,
I speak facts.
The problem is far _deeper_ than a simple bug.
o Far far far deeper.
The fact that 'bugs exist' isn't the real problem here.
The real problem are the facts surrounding this bug:
1. A 14-year old child could have found _this_ bug (and did)
2. Apple _sat_ on this bug for a week (they barely blinked)
3. These kinds of easy-to-find privacy bugs happen CONSTANTLY to Apple!
You see, _those_ are the facts, Barry.
Notice Apple _sat_ on this bug - until it hit the news.
o Only _then_ when Apple's image was at stake - did they react!
Note that not only did Apple _sit_ on this bug for a week, but the woman
who informed them literally _implored_ them to take it seriously.
The facts show that Apple only cared about PROPAGANDA value since Apple
only reacted AFTER the woman hit the airwaves in exasperation.
Also note the fact that Craig Federighi complained that MARKETING controls
his schedule such that he isn't given the time to adequately test releases.
Remember, Apple doesn't sell product - they sell IMAGE.
So Apple only reacted when their IMAGE was in danger.
It's all PROPAGANDA by Apple that they have privacy or security.
o Actual _facts_ (like testing releases) don't matter
All that matters is that the customer FEELS safe
o And what makes the customer feel safe, is frequent releases
MARKETING KNOWS THIS.
o Which is why the releases are so frequent
I call Apple releases a 'diarhea'; but that's only to underscore the point.
The point, and the danger here, is that Apple _never_ sufficiently tests
releases.
The reason is abundantly clear, but it's deeper than most can comprehend.
o The reason is that Apple only cares about their IMAGE
o Apple _knows_ that the user just wants to _feel_ safe
o Actual safety doesn't exist - which we proved in the privacy thread
Apple KNOWS all this.
It's why Apple goes to great lengths to create PROPAGANDA.
o That propaganda makes the users _feel_ safe.
The concept isn't obvious, except to the intelligent few:
o What is it about the sheer frequency of iOS releases that makes Apple users feel safe?
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The reason this is a "big deal" is that it's OUTSIDE of Apple PROPAGANDA
o Outside of Apple PROPAGANDA, the user is actually _not_ safe
And in fact, in the hands of an experienced user,
o It's a fact the Android experienced user is _far safer_ than the iOS user
NOTE: In the hands of the default user, iOS is far safer (in privacy).
However, NEITHER is safe in common ways (e.g., carrier privacy).
The point is that only the PROPAGANDA from Apple touts "safety".
o In the real world, the safety of iOS & Android are 'about the same'
(I'm sure it's the same with Mac & Linux - but we didn't address that.)
Here's just one example (see many more below). These are facts.
o Lockscreen exploit easilfy found only hours after iOS 12.1 released (yet again, Apple never tests anything in the real world)
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> NASA had some of the most comprehensive software development processes,
> and even they occasionally had bugs that weren't noticed until after the
> devices were launched into space. Sometimes they've been able to send
> patches to the devices, but not always.
It's a very common trait of Apple Apologists to blame everyone but Apple.
o What are the common well-verified psychological traits of the Apple Apologists on this newsgroup?
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But the facts are that Apple only seems to care when their IMAGE is at stake.
Certainly, there are many of these easy-to-find bugs in Apple releases!
o Apple Macs Have Yet Another Password-Bypassing Bug
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o A massive security hole has been found in iOS 11
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o Lockscreen exploit easilfy found only hours after iOS 12.1 released (yet again, Apple never tests anything in the real world)
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o It is yet another shoddy example of Apple rushing to fix a critical issue but never taking the time to test it properly
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o Every time iOS updates, Apple causes new problems in the REAL world...
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o Yet again, Apple forgot to test iOS 11.2.6 in the real world (significant problems reported)
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o iOS 12.1 Beta Includes Fix for iOS 12 iPhone and iPad Charging Issue
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o Forbes reports that Apple finally confirmed the new iPhones have a serious design flaw
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The only ones who do NOT comprehend facts, are the Apple Apologists.
o We've already proven they can't comprehend anything that doesn't fit into
their imaginary belief system (promulgated by Apple PROPAGANDA).
The list of such easy-to-find bugs goes on and on and on for Apple!
o That's proof that Apple doesn't care to do sufficient testing
IMHO, all Apple cares about spending money on is the PROPAGANDA
o And, as an adult - I would say it works PERFECTLY for them.
It only matters to their customer that they _feel_ safe.
o Actual safety is beyond their comprehension.