”But we can't rely on the government to do it all for us.”

I agree completely. Like any other form of pollution, it will take everyone, government, the private sector and citizens working together.

“Jobs came back and saved Apple. Yo, Billy, we need you back and fast!”

LOL, I imagine that a lot of people feel that way. The question is, what is the strategy? I haven’t really thought about it. What should Microsoft do, given the way things are moving? The catch up strategy has worked in the past but I’m doubtful they can do that now.

I could perhaps see having a tablet as kind of a sit in the living room and do some stuff, as a universal remote control etc. That might actually be better done with a smart phone though. If you’re running, etc., neither makes a lot of sense. It’s lifestyle I suppose I can see watching a video on the bus or many of the other utility functions. The constantly connected thing has always eluded me. If it’s a business requirement, I suppose but really, it’s seems like giving your employer license to work you 24/7. Otherwise, I can’t imagine wanting the social umbilical. I suspect it may have as much to do with personality as with circumstance.

"Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H. L. Mencken