Category Archives: Microsoft
Facebook and Windows Security Breach
For those who’ve been wondering where I’ve been, I’m still off celebrating my Silver Wedding Anniversary. This however is an emergency.
The Comment Wars
To start off I’d like to make a sad announcement. Sam, my Beagle Dog, the handsome little guy who I’m holding in the picture above, who I’ve referred to as my “Editor in Chief” (he sat beside me when I … Continue reading
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Software Licensing – Don’t Complain If You Don’t Like The License Part 2
Really Bill. Don’t complain that a license that you don’t like is ‘un-American’. Don’t moan that it’s communistic. Well, actually he complained that it was Pac-Man like, which at least showed some imagination, unlike his software.
Professional Writers and Microsoft Windows
In my opinion no ‘professional’ writer uses Windows. Before people start throwing stones, let me explain. I know a lot of writers. Not surprising, since I am one. If we are self-employed (and most of us are) we need solid, … Continue reading
Microsoft Death Watch – Second Quarter Numbers
I’ve been going over Microsoft’s Second Quarter numbers for close to a month now. My apologies for the delay, but some of it didn’t make sense.
A Microsoft Partner Is Just Someone They Haven’t Gotten Around To Killing Yet
Back in 2003 Andrew Grygus wrote: Microsoft’s “development partners” are going through the same three stages we have seen in other markets Microsoft has invaded: denial, desperation, bankruptcy. They’ll all get a brief mention on www.fu??ed company.com (you need to … Continue reading
Nokia Commits Corporate Suicide
I didn’t think that Nokia would be stupid enough to adopt Windows Phone 7. It looks like I was wrong. As covered here, here, here, here, and here. In my opinion the losers are: Microsoft – WP7 isn’t ready for … Continue reading
In The Boardroom, The Mighty Boardroom, The Ballmer Sleeps Tonight
Problem #1 – Apple
Apple’s out to get Microsoft. Most people will tell you I’m crazy to say this, but look at it this way: Microsoft can’t win if Apple survives, because Apple owns the top end of the market. And while Apple can win if Microsoft survives, no one at Apple is stupid enough to turn their back on Microsoft. Continue reading
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Microsoft Death Watch – 10Q Partial Update
Microsoft has filed their most recent 10Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission, you can read it here. Due to a variety of things happening, I’m running a bit behind on the spreadsheet with the numbers, however there’s a couple … Continue reading
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Steve Jobs Taking Medical Leave. Cheering Heard From Redmond
Apple doesn’t care about this. Apple’s a hardware company. As long as Apple is making a decent profit selling electronics, the company is happy. Microsoft on the other hand should be terrified. And not of Apple. Continue reading
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