If I had to choose between excelling in either English grammar or hardware design, I'd choose hardware in a flash. It would take me less than a year to catch back up on my grammar. About 80% of the native English speakers I know have atrocious grammatical skills. You know what? Who cares? It's somewhat annoying in the magnitude with which it occurs, but it's no measure of anyones ability to get the job done.
...the classic community has had smoke blown up it's backside before...
By the way, the word it's is a contraction for the combination of it and is. The word its is possessive. The classic community has had smoke blown up it is backside? Pot, meet kettle.
Just to keep to the topic, I personally think it would be best to announce products when they're ready and available rather than months/years before they see the light of day. I'd hate to think I got all goosepimply for nothing. :-D
