toolbear#🌶️Feb 16

It's a shame, iPad seems like the perfect platform for a quick [Cisco] switch config, or verification in the field, wish it was a computer to do work on rather than an expensive toy. Oh well.

Me too, McClureJM. Me too 😔

https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-management/using-ipad-to-console-into-cisco-router-switch/m-p/4736688/highlight/true#M149879

#iPad #Cisco #Console #SadTrombone

Re: Using iPad to console into Cisco router/switch

New ipads do have USB C. Unfortunately, Apple seems to have locked down their system so you can't use any USB C adapters for Cisco console access. I have personally tried USB C to usb mini (9200 & 2900), usb c to rj45, and usb adapter to usb A with serial adapter. All a no go, all work fine on Windo...

Show threadtoolbear#🌶️

Has a sieve been named after Cory Doctorow? I propose:

Doctorow's Sieve

Given two otherwise equivalent computers: the lesser device is the one which has Felony Contempt of Business Model in place to criminalize using it as a general purpose computer.

#Computing #FelonyContemptOfBusinessModel
#DoctorowsSieve

How to Fix Cars* By Breaking “Felony Contempt of Business Model” – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow

Feb 16 at 2:24pmWeb
Show threadtoolbear#🌶️Feb 16

For example, Doctorow's Sieve is why I won't be replacing my iPad Pro with another iPad.

With a clear view of what Apple (and the industry at large) intend, the sieve also suggests I stop buying Apple hardware altogether.

I'm in the market for both (tablet-ish, laptop-ish). Actually, three devices if you include my planned downgrade from smartphone to featurephone / dumbphone.