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  A comment on Conversation: Does the future of education lie in bilingualism? Is it even possible?

  Nov 29 2011: I am also bilingual but curiously so. I was born and first learned Telugu (a South Indian dialect). At around 3 or 4 I could speak very fluently and well in it. At the same time I joined pre-school and learned English. Today I am a master at English and I use it to communicate effectively. I can express myself in it perfectly as it is truly my mother tongue. I am still fluent in Telugu but I lack the vocabulary and proper grammar to communicate anything but simple day to day talk.
  
  What is truly strange is I think I am a master at English because it was wired into my brain second. I approach it in a more "proper" way.
  
  Anyway that background was just so I could say this: I think it is *very* important for people to be fluent in two languages. I am unsure of where you are from but here in northwest Indiana it is required that we take 3 years of one language or 2 years of 2 languages (other than English) to graduate.

• A reply on Talk: Roger McNamee: Six ways to save the internet

  Nov 29 2011: If the concept of HTML5 is as Roger describes it I think eventually it will take hold but people have to use it and implement it first. Remember that many new technologies don't become mainstream for a while (think GPS, cell phones, smart phones, etc.).
  
  There are a few sites that already have it implemented though, TED.com is one of them! :)
  
  I don't know very much about HTML5 though.

• A reply on Talk: Roger McNamee: Six ways to save the internet

  Nov 29 2011: I believe the co-existence of both a closed-source system like Apples and an open source system like the WWW is necessary for growth.
  
  They use each other in a symbiotic fashion to grow and advance technology and creativity.
  
  If everything was open source and couldn't be monetized then there would be a lot less incentive to create it. I'm not saying it never would happen but it would certainly happen a lot slower. Case in point: Adobe Photoshop. Doubt that much effort would go into a fantastic program if it couldn't make some money.
  
  On the flip side if everything was closed-source then we wouldn't be able to share the ideas, concepts and solutions that make truly incredible technology and applications.
  
  Let's take a look at the 3 major OS's:
  
  Linux = Open source, very customizable, incredibly powerful in the right hands. Downside? You need the knowledge to use it to its full potential, not for the newbie but some versions like Ubuntu exist to help newbie's become acquainted with it.
  
  Apple = Based on aesthetics and ease of use. It's very pretty and from what I hear it is very well laid out and easy to use. I can't comment too much on it though as I don't use it (yet). I am also unsure of its potential on a purely computer science level but I'd imagine it's less than Linux but more than Microsoft... however like Linux you would need greater knowledge for greater use on the super advanced end.
  
  Windows: Mass deployed. It relies on uniformity, ease of use and a large product/peripheral selection. Plug and play. It still allows you to customize aspects of it though for aesthetics or personal preference. Medium "potential" that requires little to medium knowledge of computers to use.
  
  There are just my opinions but please leave your feedback as I'm always interested!

• A reply on Talk: Roger McNamee: Six ways to save the internet

  Nov 29 2011: Nawaf, I just wanted to comment on this statement you made: "This saves Android from falling into becoming like Windows computers: almost completely identical."
  
  In my personal opinion (as a consumer) I prefer the fact that Windows, Apple OS, iOS, etc. are uniform. It offers a sense of familiarity and structure through different devices you may own or even if you purchase a new device. I feel this is important in being able to efficiently use an OS without have to re-learn certain features. Simply, it allows "flow."
  Keep in mind that although there is uniformity in each of these OS's there is *also* the ability to personalize certain aspects (either graphically or perhaps even on more technical levels depending on the OS).
  
  I feel most people would agree this... as much as I love learning new things, using my phone on a day to day basis is a zen experience for me as I am a master of it now.
  
  Please do share your thoughts and comments on this viewpoint! I'm always interested in feedback!