Originally Posted by Kaykaykay

Lol. Where did you get that? Innovating means creating something new. That can mean something entirely new, or something based on previously created.

Innovation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Originally Posted by iJamesH

Innovation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Lol. The etymology of the word doesn't determine what it means to people in common use now. Language constantly evolves, which is why if you look up the word in a dictionary like Webster's, the definition is "the introduction to something new," or something to that effect.

Originally Posted by Kaykaykay

Lol. The etymology of the word doesn't determine what it means to people in common use now. Language constantly evolves, which is why if you look up the word in a dictionary like Webster's, the definition is "the introduction to something new," or something to that effect.

You're preaching to the choir here. I always perceived innovation as something new but I guess it's one of those words that has some sort of different meaning depending on one's point of view.

But anyway sorry for going off topic. Back to our original schedule program.

Originally Posted by iJamesH

You're preaching to the choir here. I always perceived innovation as something new but I guess it's one of those words that has some sort of different meaning depending on one's point of view.

But anyway sorry for going off topic. Back to our original schedule program.

I hear you. People can believe what they want. But a dictionary definition like Webster's doesn't get written or changed overnight. They research how people are widely using any word before tweaking or adding. The definitions reflect current common use(s), not historic uses. And if you look up innovation in dictionaries like Webster's, you'll find that innovation and invention are referred to as synonyms.

Back on topic: If anyone should've been excited about the billion dollar verdict (other than Apple and its lawyers), I'd think it would be any Samsung IT people who'd chafed at being ordered or pressured to copy from another company. Talk about scut work. If Samsung and other companies are forced to innovate, that's all the better for anyone who works for them and wants to exercise any originality.

I'm afraid the argument here isn't about originality, it's about who has the most money in the bank!!

What has Apple done here, they have won the right to be the only creators of square edged phones with rounded corners......to me, that's like Ford Motor Vehicles having a law passed that they can solely produce vehicles with 4 wheels.

I'm a huge Apple fan, but what I see here is very much like what Bill Gates did, buys up or closes all his competition through expensive court cases!! Without competition prices will carry on rising, but as with everything, a copyright always comes to an end, then the maket will be flooded by everyone making cheap uncontrolled copies.

Samsung make a fantastic collection of things, and maybe a large wad of cash can make things seem cosy again, but personally.......I think its another case of the rich getting richer at the expense of the consumer!!

Originally Posted by TheRambler

I'm afraid the argument here isn't about originality, it's about who has the most money in the bank!!

What has Apple done here, they have won the right to be the only creators of square edged phones with rounded corners......to me, that's like Ford Motor Vehicles having a law passed that they can solely produce vehicles with 4 wheels.

I'm a huge Apple fan, but what I see here is very much like what Bill Gates did, buys up or closes all his competition through expensive court cases!! Without competition prices will carry on rising, but as with everything, a copyright always comes to an end, then the maket will be flooded by everyone making cheap uncontrolled copies.

Samsung make a fantastic collection of things, and maybe a large wad of cash can make things seem cosy again, but personally.......I think its another case of the rich getting richer at the expense of the consumer!!

This article offers insight into why opinions might vary around the world:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/01/te...ent-fight.html

More cheper, better./I like cheap things

Originally Posted by sarahbaby

More cheper, better./I like cheap things

I like inexpensive things; cheap stuff is junk. ☺

Originally Posted by AQ_OC

I like inexpensive things; cheap stuff is junk. ☺

I like things that offer value. Price alone won't sway me.

Originally Posted by Kaykaykay

I like things that offer value. Price alone won't sway me.

This!!!!!