Why can't Apple just leave things that work alone

I just had to ask this. I'm doing a clean install of 10.6 Server as a tester and of course what was simple is now a pain in the butt. Something as simple as DNS is now back to the way 10.5.0 was. I thought this stuff was fixed and wouldn't happen again. Apple needs to decide if it going to do server software or not and stop half assing it.

According to the documentation 10.6 Server auto configures the DNS service for you. I like to set this up myself. It doesn't create a primary zone like in the past. When you change settings it breaks and won't launch Server Admin. When you change it via cli it doesn't seem to hold. So I reinstalled and unplugged my ethernet cable from the network and I was able to do it my way. After that it seems to be ok. Forward and reverse lookups is good.

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Same reason you cannot surf the internet without a web browser.
iTunes is the interface for the iTunes store just a Internet Explorer (or whatever) is the interface for the web.

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WHY can't Apple get their Java to work with Homestead SiteBuilder??!! Please someone work this out

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Why can't Apple just make iPod touches customizable like jailbroken ones (of course without free apps and stuff like that)

I think that apple should make their ios devices customizable like a jailbroken one. For an example, users could be able to change themes, or change what kind of passcode they have.

Yes, this is a very wide debate, but there are many reasons why apple doesn't do that aswell. Apple does its best to match the ios to its hardware and you can only have that many features on your device before it crashes down. Jail broken devices currently use cydia, and that a very open source that lets nearly anyone post a lot of things that could be bad for your device, if apple had some sort of built in software like that, they would have to fix every problem that comes up which would cost the way too much money. That's why jail breaking your device voids it's warranty.

Why can't Apple just turn up the **** fans?

We all agree that the macbook pro is an incredibly toasty little computer. Not a laptop - a notebook....
When I run the CPU at full throttle my MBP gets cooler because the fans start. So, even though the CPU is running at 73C, the upper surface temperature is just warm, not hot. When the CPU is at 63C, the fans are running at low rpms and the surface temperature is bordering on hot.
Apple, we NEED the fans to cool this beast. If Apple could just lower the threshold for the fans the MPBs would run much cooler. Or maybe all they need to do is up the rpms since the fans seem to be going all the time anyway.
Isn't this the easiest solution for them?

You know, I just ran the ** outta my comp with two HD quicktime movies in a loop, itunes with visualizer on, two "yes" test going. Both my processers were maxed out, and my comp was still running at 77F and I ran it for 25mins and after all that time, only my left fan had kicked on....the only thing that really got any hotter was my HDD, but i think thats because i was pulling so much info off it at once.
-Sean
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Why can't Apple develop a stylus that functional for precision drawing.

APple is spending millions to fix a broke maps project, how about using some of those funds to develop a stylus that can be useful for precision drawing? Now that would be great asset to the user community.

First off, the Adonit styluses "look" and "feel" good but don't work well for very long. They have a huge flaw in the design of their tips. You will start to see skipping lines and poor responsiveness starting somewhere between 1 day / 1 month of use.
Best stylus I've four so far is the Go Smart Stylus. Not too dissimilar from the Adonit Jot line up, but a far more workable design. They simply work and they work very well.
I strongly feel that Apple should make a stylus for their own products. Clearly, the product they've made has turned out to be a platform ripe with uses that would be optimized with a proper stylus. 3rd party products have come a long way but something official would make a world of difference. The area of the screen required to register a touch could be reduced in size allowing more precise input devices to be used with their products.
Comparing a stylus to a printer is ridiculous. They don't make cars or coffee makers either. They do however make tablet computing devices which have a slew of art, writing an notes applications, all of which would benefit greatly from an optional, precision input device.
Samsung has done this. And in that their tablet has a stylus is probably the biggest reason and selling point I've heard in why to choose theirs over the iPad. Apple could squash that easily.

Why can't Apple Just put "generation" on the device?

You would think a company that is so famous for user friendliness would have figured out by now they could use that fancy laser etching they use to write "Made in China" and the Serial #, etc, to just write the "generation" directly on the device along with serial number etc. I'm trying to buy a case as a gift for a non-techie grade schooler. I don't have physical access to the device and it is a bit much to try to get the kid or the even less techie mom to determine the device's "generation". Apple themselves have had to write a convoluted guide to determining it and virtually every accessory is specified in terms of what generation is for.

What should work is to:
- Enter the serial number here:
Apple - Support - Check Your Service and Support Coverage
- Enter the model number (engraved on back) in a Google search. Sometimes this results in confusion between a 2G and 3G iPod but those use the same case.

TS2948 This isan example of cheap plastic being use to support a constantly used hinge. Why can't Apple just acknowledge it?

Very frustrating to spend the premium investment in Apple products then to be told a perfectly good product is " out of warranty to repair.

Apple (and no one else) can not assist (with serial number or iCloud) in finding a lost or stolen iPad.
Report to police along with serial number. Change all your passwords.
These links may be helpful.
How to Track and Report Stolen iPad
http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-track-and-report-stolen-ipad
Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2526
iCloud: Locate your device on a map
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2698
Report Stolen iPad Tips and iPad Theft Prevention
http://www.stolen-property.com/report-stolen-ipad.php
How to recover a lost or stolen iPad
http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-recover-a-lost-or-stolen-ipad/
iCloud: Locate your device on a map
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2698
How to Find a Stolen iPad
http://www.ehow.com/how_7586429_stolen-ipad.html
Apple Product Lost or Stolen
http://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/lost-or-st olen
Oops! iForgot My New iPad On the Plane; Now What?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303459004577362194012634000.html
If you don't know your lost/stolen iPad's serial number, use the instructions below. The S/N is also on the iPad's box.
How to Find Your iPad Serial Number
http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-find-your-ipad-serial-number
iOS: How to find the serial number, IMEI, MEID, CDN, and ICCID number
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4061
 Cheers, Tom

Stolen - Why can't apple track?

My one-month old ipod nano was stolen out of my house yesterday. While I am extremely bummed that it is gone, I was somewhat comforted knowing that whoever swiped it couldn't use it since I registered it. But now I discover that the whole registration thing is a crock! It doesn't protect me from theft (not sure it ever claimed it did but I thought it was some sort of safety mechanism).
At the very least why can't Apple just set up a system where if someone reports a stolen ipod, they flag the serial number, and if it is used they will give the information to the police?
I'm pretty upset right now but that does not at all seem unreasonable to me and actually, I was telling a co-worker about it this morning and she also has an ipod and she thought the whole registration thing would prevent someone else from using it as well.

Your refrigerator can fit in a thief's pocket, eh?
I had my car broken into 3 days ago and lost a 60GB Vid iPod. Well hidden away, but connected to a Harman/Kardon Drive + Play.
In Australia, I have notified Apple (ph: 133 MAC) and they have flagged the iPod as stolen. They also took the Police Report case no. If this iPod goes in for a service, battery replacement, etc... it will sound alarms (figuratively) and the cops & I will be notified.
The bad news is I have to wait for this event to happen (if ever).
Although US constitutional laws prevent covert tracking of these devices (something about protecting the 'civil liberties' of thieves), these laws do not apply in Australia, so why can't a flagged serial number and IP address be forwarded to local authorites? We have the technology, gentlemen, and email is free.
This would have to be an excellent iPod theft deterrent (win for me) and would free up some server space on this board that seems to be quickly filling up with threads titled "Stolen iPod" (win for you).

***? Why can't I just re subscribe to my magazine?

This seems so lame? Why can't apple just let me purchase using any of my Apple IDs?
I wouldn't have had two if I didn't sign up for the lame MobileMe. I also would have understood all of this had they explained when I purchased anything on the iPad that chose to use my other apple ID as a default. Where did that come from?
Now I can't even pretend to buy for the first time using the other apple ID.
This is driving me crazy.
I did try to contact apple thru the email support. It didn't work.
I tried to change my ID, but it keeps going back to the other ID.
Please, someone help.

If you don't see a Subscriptions section, then you have not purchased any subscriptions using that Apple ID.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4098
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4627

HT201471 Why can't I just type in my apple serial number and identify which ipad that I have?

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Have you tried here? This will tell you which model of iPad you have when you enter the serial number.
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Why can't Apple accept that smaller cities and countries exist??

I just wish that Apple would realize that there are other places on earth besides the US, Europe and Asia!!
I am trying to put in my city code for my clock on my iphone 4 and it will not let me put in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. My Nokia phone bought in 2005 allows this and my cheap Casio watch recognizes other smaller cities on earth...why can't Apple??
I thought the general idea was to have ALL citizens on earth using your products??
Please do something update wise (and NO, I do not want to enter Bridgetown, Barbados as a 'next best bet'.
Thank you,

I was looking for how to add any city in Trinidad to my world clock and came upon his post. It wasn't necessary to dig it up but I had the same complaint and because the posters here were mostly un-kind and un-understanding towards hm, I hoped he would know that not everybody thinks his complaint is invalid.
Not having the capitol means the whole country is not listed. Any city. It's hard to use another country's time zone because times may change due to things like daylight-savings-time in one country but not in another. If you live on the east coast of the US, you can still use a city from your own country in the same time zone. I can use Toronto even though that's not my real hometown in Canada. I can use Beijing for my current city even though I live 1000's of miles away but still in China. There's no city listed for all of Trinidad. I'm not sure what city to list for the same time zone as Port of Spain without worrying that it will be wrong at sometime because country differences.
Of course not all cities in the world can/should be listed but perhaps all capital cities or the largest city in even the smallest of countries could be listed.
I guess I do not have a grip on your reality. In my reality your post makes no sense because it only tries to insult another poster and offers neither help nor explaination. I'm not sure what you gain from that. To be fair though, it does seem like many people like to post in this way.
Thanks for your suggestion Michael Black.

I am trying to purchase albums from the iTunes store and all the website says is that the price has changed. Why can't I just use a gift card/myaccount?

I am trying to purchase albums from the iTunes store and all the website says is that the price has changed. Why can't I just use a gift card/myaccount?

If you are getting a message to contact iTunes Support then you can do so via this link and ask them why the message is appearing (we are fellow users here on these forums, we won't know why) : http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/ - click on Contact iTunes Store Support on the right-hand side of the page, then Purchases, Billing & Redemption

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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1918
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