I could definitely use an Iphone CP. I've wanted to develop for the iphone as a side project, and i don't like digging through the documentation just to figure out how to code using objective-c

Check out http://cocoadevcentral.com/. Tons of good examples. I really try to use a plug-in architecture when writing projects in C# using Visual Studio 2005 and CocoaDev has a great article about that kind of stuff. There's also http://osx.hyperjeff.net/reference/CocoaArticles.php - it looks like it has some good articles there. And you can also google any cocoa question, there's usually a blog with the answer out there somewhere. :)

Well, two nights ago, I watched yet another keynote speech by Steve Jobs, as he introduced the iPhone and talked more about Apple TV. I use Windows all day at work, and then I use my MacBook Pro all night at home, and I'm not really biased or "for" one or the other (though I do sort of like my Mac a little better). I don't know if any one else feels like this, but this is what I kind of like about Apple. Apple definitely keeps its secrets looked up. The web begins to circulate all sorts of rumors about what Apple's really doing, and it drives people crazy about what's really going on inside Apple. To me, Apple Inc. is sort of like the Chocolate Factory and Steve Jobs is Willy Wonka. No one really knows much about what is going on inside, yet the umpa lumpas keep plugging away at interesting and sexy looking technology. Then the rumors spread about what's really happening inside the Chocolate Factory (Apple). And just as if the five golden tickets had been given to those five lucky kids, people crowd inside the MacWorld conference and people stream the keynote address and get the rare glimpse of Willy Wonka himself (Jobs). Yes Microsoft itself is a great company, 90% of the computer world uses their technology. And yet, Apple retains this personal feel, at least for me. I didn't feel a personal connection with Bill Gates nor with Steve Ballmer. They felt corporate, advertised and not the type of people you would want to get to know. They're kind of like a college professor. Smart? Yes. Success? Yes.. Hang out and drink some coffee with them? Probably not. And that's the difference. Jobs always gives his keynotes dressed in jeans and usually a black long sleeved shirt, with the sleeves pushed up. And he always has sneakers on (I think there DC's, at least they look like it). He has sort of a spring in his step (literally... he walks on his toes most of the time). After he reassures his customers of Apple's growing business, and he discusses future technology for Apple, he really comes off as a guy you really want to get to know, and I guess for me, I like that personal connection. Lastly, I like the fact that Apple remains the underdog. Microsoft is good at what they do... provide software on a global scale that directly targets developers and IT corporations. And Apple targets the average user, the creative individuals and the cult followers. Yes, Apple retains the small portion of the computer market share, and I like that. Microsoft makes easy products to use and you don't have to know a dang thing

Chris Maunder wrote:

It's like sex, John. If you think it's boring then you're not doing it right.

Holy crap! That gets a 5 for just being the funniest entry!