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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Microsoft inks another clever Android patent deal, this time with Samsung
September 30, 2011
I’m not even sure why Microsoft is bothering with its own mobile OS at this point. After all, it’s making more than enough money from Android. Screw Windows Phone 7.
Steve Ballmer on his way out at Microsoft?
September 27, 2011
Another day, another round of Ballmer bashing at Microsoft. Is Steve on his way out of the company?
Bing Deals aggregates daily shopping discounts from Groupon, LivingSocial, etc.
September 23, 2011
A one-stop shop full of all the daily deals on offer at any given moment? Yes please. Bing me the goodies as Bing Deals with the hard work.
Microsoft exec who tweeted Nokia Windows Phone 7 details leaves company
September 20, 2011
Microsoft isn’t a fan of social networks. Or at least isn’t a fan of its employees using social networks to reveal details of forthcoming products.
Windows 8 unveiled at BUILD – Microsoft looks to the future of operating systems
September 14, 2011
Windows 8 has been unveiled in all its glory. With its new operating system, Microsoft is drawing a line in the sand and looking only to the future.
Windows 8 for consumers, not enterprise
September 11, 2011
Windows 8, making its first extensive public appearance at BUILD, will be for consumers rather than businesses. So enterprise customers can continue on with their Windows 7 upgrade plans.
Windows 8 tablet from Samsung to be unveiled at Microsoft’s BUILD conference
September 9, 2011
Microsoft is set to unveil the first Windows 8 tablet at next week’s BUILD conference. And it’s a tablet being built by Samsung.
Apple fanboy goes after Windows 8 Explorer ribbon, misses the point
August 30, 2011
Oh dear. The normally level-headed MG Siegler has completely missed the point in his latest quest to make Microsoft look stupid compared to Apple. The big, smelly fanboy.
