Bill Gates answers Steve Jobs’ criticisms
October 31, 2011
The war of words between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs is continuing, even though Jobs has passed on. Thankfully Gates isn’t the type to speak ill of the dead.
Archive for October, 2011
Steve Jobs dismissive of Microsoft, Bill Gates, and Steve Ballmer in biography
October 29, 2011
In a roundabout way Microsoft was the making of Steve Jobs. So you’d think he’d have had kinder words to say about the company before he sadly shuffled off this mortal coil.
Microsoft’s new Mango phones will have Tango not Skype
October 26, 2011
Mango is Microsoft’s code name for the latest update to Windows Phone 7. Handsets are beginning to hit the market. Since Windows Phone 7 handsets must be competitive, they have to have two cameras, one for videocalls. The first Mango handsets will have Tango available as the standard videocalling app, not newly acquired Skype.
Windows XP hits 10, refuses to die
October 25, 2011
It was 20 10 years ago today that Sergeant Pepper taught the band to play Windows XP was released to the public. And there’s still no sign of it curling up into a ball in the corner and dying. Unfortunately.
Microsoft eyeing Yahoo buyout again
October 23, 2011
Microsoft is once again toying with the idea of acquiring Yahoo, though it would likely be a different type of deal than the one proposed in 2008. And a lot cheaper as well.
OmniTouch turns your body, your home, your car and even your friend into a touch screen
October 19, 2011
Researchers at Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon have developed a wearable technology that will turn just about any surface into a touch screen. That means that you can use any body part, home surface, car surface or consenting friend as a touch screen. Not bad. Except for looking dorky, it’s a great idea. Anything or anyone can become the equivalent of an iPad.
Microsoft “extorts profits” from another company for using Android again
October 18, 2011
Getting other hardware manufacturers to pay royalties for using Google’s platforms has been a recurring theme with Microsoft. The company is literally making millions off Google’s products without lifting a finger.
Microsoft slams Chrome, Firefox security while promoting IE9 on the sly
October 12, 2011
Microsoft’s ability to talk itself and its products up is sometimes unrivaled. If not a little shady, and sometime underhanded.
Microsoft marketing manager confirms the death of the Zune
October 11, 2011
Its been a crazy week with all kinds of mishaps on Microsoft’s official site regarding the Zune. Earlier reports seemed to indicate that Microsoft was killing off the Zune, which was promptly refuted shortly after by Microsoft.
Europe clears Microsoft-Skype acquisition
October 9, 2011
Microsoft’s acquisition of Skype is now assured, with both the FTC and the EC accepting that the deal is not anti-competitive.
Goodbye Zune again . . . and welcome back
October 5, 2011
The demise of the Zune has been rumored for months. It has been discussed on Microsoft Answers and on prominent electronics news websites since March of this year. A notice was published on the Zune support website yesterday that seems to be gone today. It looks as if Microsoft found a way to get Zune in the news at the same time that the Apple 4S was released.
Microsoft asserting patents could be a sign of hard times
October 4, 2011
Recently, news broke of a patent deal with Microsoft and Samsung where the CE giant has agreed to pay the software company an undisclosed amount for each Android phone sold. According to some experts this may be a desperation move on Microsoft’s part.
Microsoft gives Ballmer pay rise & bonus
October 3, 2011
Is Steve Ballmer standing down as CEO of Microsoft? It doesn’t look like it, at least any time soon. Instead, he’s just received a healthy pay rise and considerable bonus.
