Why Microsoft must abandon Vista to save itself
September 26, 2007
While Vista was originally touted by Microsoft as the operating system savior we’ve all been waiting for, it has turned out to be one of the biggest blunders in technology. With a host of issues that are inexcusable and features that are taken from the Mac OS X and Linux playbook, Microsoft has once again lost sight of what we really want.
These are pretty bold words (once again from Don Reisinger) but once again, I have to say I agree with him. Vista may be perfectly fine for many users, but my gripe is that I believe Microsoft is capable of MUCH better. Never mind the competition, what about just out-performing themselves?
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European regulators on the rampage? Maybe not
September 21, 2007
Without a doubt, the reverberations of a European court’s decision to uphold stiff remedies for Microsoft’s anticompetitive behavior were felt in more than one legal office in Silicon Valley. The top three candidates? Intel, Google and Apple.
Personally, I think Apple needs to get back to focusing on giving the user the best experience possible - isn’t that what they do best? Not these pathetic lock-in restrictions to ensure share-holder revenue. Restrictions are not required if you are simply better than anyone else…
“Power tends to corrupt. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” - Lord Acton, 1887.
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Elgan asks “Is Apple the New Microsoft?” Everyone responds!
September 8, 2007
If you want to get passions running hot, just start comparing Microsoft and Apple, Vista and OSX, iPods and Zunes… It’s just amazing how polarising these comparisons are - it’s probably even more amazing how many more people visit your website when you publish pieces likes these! Read more
WGA failure highlights major flaw in Microsoft’s anti-piracy strategy
August 27, 2007
This article just highlights the growing dissatisfaction with WGA…Analysis: Unfortunately for Microsoft, as an anti-piracy system, WGA’s track record is mostly negative. This weekend’s Windows Genuine Advantage outage was a powerful indicator of the asymmetrical trade-off inherent in Microsoft’s anti-piracy efforts. Read more
Over-hyping Licensing is a highway to losing customers…
August 26, 2007
Seen this article recently? “Symantec has delayed its virtualized security system for Intel’s vPro platform because of licensing issues around Windows CE.” What about this one? “Windows Genuine Advantage suffers worldwide outage, problems galore.” What happens when you make it expensive and difficult to license your software? You simply make room for competitors who will fill the gap with reasonably priced software, whose license arrangements are a breeze…
More Raves for Vista
August 21, 2007
The Fake Steve jobs is at it again - but this is a great article…
“We were talking about Vista. Beastmaster, Monkey Boy, throw in the towel. Vista is a disaster. By refusing to admit it, you’re just making it worse. You look clueless, out of touch. You look like IBM during those years when they kept insisting the whole world really was going to move to OS/2 long after everyone knew it wasn’t going to happen. Remember those days? Remember IBM putting out press releases talking about OS/2’s fantastic momentum? Remember how you guys at Microsoft used to laugh at IBM? I’d tell you to go look in the mirror, but we all know you don’t throw a reflection. But trust me. The ghost of Jim Cannavino is roaming the halls in Redmond.”
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