akindman

Game Over For Sony In The Console Wars

I googled "who won e3 2007" and every single article said "Nintendo".

What's Behind Microsoft's Open Source Strategy?

I think Microsoft's F/OSS strategy is probably not centered around defeating Red Hat.

The Soul of Google, The Cruelty of Microsoft

Google bought YouTube in stock, not cash.

Open Source To Microsoft's Rescue?

"The organization, which includes about a dozen open source companies, declined to admit Microsoft into the group because members worried about Microsoft's motives."

Yeah, when Microsoft has spent enormous amounts of time and energy attempting to cripple, sabotage, pollute and kill the open source movement -- which it perceives as a significant threat to its business model -- it does sorta call motive into question. In fact... I'm not sure why anyone would seriously believe the effort was sincere and represents a change in Microsoft's thinking.

Apple For Enterprise: Yes, Change Does Happen

One thing, PCs are a commodity hardware platform.

Windows Vista: Microsoft's Version of the New Coke

I don't see why consumers buying new PCs would prefer XP to Vista. Most of the criticism of Vista revolves around driver and performance issues on legacy hardware. There's also the DRM issue, but it seems unlikely that would be a negotiable component even if a Windows Classic OS were to be created.

Can Hollywood Take On Microsoft Over Commercial Skipping?

Why would Microsoft be sued for an application someone else developed?

Also, MS hates open source and loves big media and DRM. I can't see them ever fighting over an issue like this when they agree on principles.