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What if News Corp., MSN and Yahoo were a separate company?: What if News Corp., MSN and Yahoo were a separate company?Microsoft would NEVER spin them off. A wholly owned subsidiary YESMS still wants to be able to convert all of the servers to Windows, and make sure that they do what Microsoft wants in the war against open source. MS...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, MSN, Microsoft Corp., Yahoo! Inc., Bungie, server, open source; Discussion threads 2008-04-10
Microsoft 'Halo' creators to be separate company: Microsoft 'Halo' creators to be separate companyBungie use to be oriented to AppleHalo was originally an Apple program and I have long speculated that Microsoft purchased Bungie more as a way of harming Apple than of creating a billion dollar baby. Its sale should be viewed as being related to...; Tags: Games, Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Halo, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Bungie, game, Apple Macintosh; Discussion threads 2007-10-05
Five reasons why the Bungie-Microsoft split is a smart move for Microsoft: Five reasons why the Bungie-Microsoft split is a smart move for MicrosoftI think you need ritalin, and a refresher on the caps lock key. nt.You're not Mike Cox, 0.0 NTNTRE: Five reasons why the Bungie-Microsoft split is a smart move for MicrosoftOMG THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER. OH EM...; Tags: Games, Bungie, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-10-05
Five reasons why the Bungie-Microsoft split is a smart move for Microsoft: When rumors first surfaced a week ago that the Bungie team that designed Halo was going to split from Microsoft, there was a lot of negative backlash. This was the proof Microsoft was not really committed to the gaming market, some said. Halo was a flop (not a justifiable contention,...; Tags: Game, Microsoft Corp., Bungie, Games, Personal Technology, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2007-10-05
Microsoft reveals game lineup for Xbox 360: Microsoft reveals game lineup for Xbox 360Halo 3?I wonder if Halo 3 will pop up as an anticipated title at launch of XBOX-360. With any luck, karma will blow up the entire Bungie staff and leave MS hanging with their other, less skilled though more scrupulous licensees to support the...; Tags: Games, Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, Bungie, Halo 3, game, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2005-10-05

Electronic Arts plays hardball: Electronic Arts plays hardballUbi should have been more like Bungie.If Ubisoft did not want a hostile buyout, then they should have stayed a private company like Bungie.Then nobody could buy them unless the sell-out like Bungie did.Bad situationHey, we have seen this before. One large company getting larger by dominating...; Tags: Electronic Arts Inc., Bungie; Discussion threads 2005-01-18

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Apple: iTunes hits 5 billion songs sold mark: Apple: iTunes hits 5 billion songs sold markI notice Apple has been VERY quiet about AppleTVApple is known for highlighting every success, no matter how small. I find it interesting that no one at Apple is talking about how many millions of AppleTVs have been sold. Makes me think that,...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Digital music, Apple Inc., Apple iTunes, DRM-free, Apple TV, AppleTV, Amazon.com Inc., digital-rights management; Discussion threads 2008-06-19
What if News Corp., MSN and Yahoo were a separate company?: For the first time since Microsoft announced its intentions to buy Yahoo, I see one way the coupling might make a tiny bit of sense. As of late yesterday (April 9), Yahoo is now rumored to be contemplating a merger with AOL (talk about the ultimate anti-Microsoft...; Tags: MSN, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., News Corp., Business Structures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Entrepreneurship, Financial Accounting, Finance, Investment, Business Operations, Management, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-04-10
Government endorsement of technology standards: Government endorsement of technology standardsWelcome the GNBA Government Not Bad Association we're all screwed !"Oh yes, the answer to this terms next President. Has anybody put a timeline on this one. Yea, I hear John Carol is Lobbyist for the FCC and future candidate for an Executive position with AT&T...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, AT&T Corp., technology standard, phone; Discussion threads 2008-03-18
Halo 3 Screensaver (GloryShotSS) (msi): Halo 3 Screensaver GloryShotSS is the ultimate custom screensaver download and is like an engine that brings your Halo 3 screenshots to life on your PC as a screensaver. GloryShotSS is different from static slideshow screensavers and even other Halo 3 screensavers because it is designed to be dynamic by...; Tags: Screensaver, GloryShotSS; Software downloads 2008-01-09
The HD DVD predicament: The HD DVD predicamentFollowing the computer industryThe Author said: "That suits hardware manufacturers just fine as it it provides them the opportunity to sell playback devices multiple times to the same customers as new features obsolete older players."That model suited the computer industry really well and, although slowed somewhat, still...; Tags: HD DVD, DVD, Consumer electronics, HD-DVD, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-01-08
News to know: SAP's big buy; Adobe flaw; VMware; Curing spam: Notable headlines: Dan Farber: SAP's growth spurt: $6.8 billion for Business Objects. SAP statement. Dennis Howlett: SAP's acquiring Business Objects: 1st take. Ryan Naraine: Adobe confirms PDF backdoor, offers unsupported workaround. Larry Dignan: VMware updates infrastructure suite; touts storage, patch automation....; Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Google Inc., Larry Dignan, SAP AG, VMware Inc., Flaw, Sales Strategy, Cyberthreats, Productivity, Web 2.0, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Spam, Storage, Sales, Security, Internet, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Spam And Phishing, Hardware; Blog posts 2007-10-08
The Halo 3 effect and its impact on Blackwater's future: Guest post: Chris Matyszczyk ruminates on the arrival of Halo 3 and finds connections between the video game, lattes, aspiring snipers, Blackwater and Britney. A couple of weeks ago, Wolf, the innocent-looking boy who makes my latte extra hot, seemed a little extra hot himself. Even...; Tags: Game, Industry, Video Game, Video, Wolf, Nothing, Games, Corporate Communications, Personal Technology, Marketing, Dan Farber; Blog posts 2007-10-07
Halo 2 (Xbox): Prima Official eGuide (exe): Detailed annotated maps: outwit multiplayer opponents with your intimate knowledge of level architecture. Includes and exhaustive rundown of preset and custom game types design your own multiplayer match and attract the best crowd. Features hundreds of digital screenshots to illustrate key points. Packed with tips, tactics, and techniques from the...; Tags: Map, Halo 2, Microsoft Xbox, Productivity, Game Players, Team Management, Games, Strategy, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Management; Software downloads 2007-10-04
Microsoft 'Halo 3' wins high marks from reviewers: Microsoft 'Halo 3' wins high marks from reviewersPerfect 10What other kind of score would you expect Microsoft software to be given? They have their mojo working on all fronts these days. New live search interface and capabilities that are another perfect 10. Look out Google, i think you got...; Tags: Games, game, Halo 3, Microsoft Corp., reviewer, Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2007-09-23
'Halo' no longer just a game for Microsoft: 'Halo' no longer just a game for MicrosoftLong live HaloSorry, couldn't resist...SighHow quickly they are forgotten once they are absorbed.Bungie, we knew ye well...Its a good game.....what can I say?Hey I love the series and yes....even the novels and comics...But to say that Bungie has lost thier way, thats just...; Tags: Games, Game players, Microsoft Corp., Halo 3, Halo, game; Discussion threads 2007-09-18
Halo for Windows Update (exe): The Halo Update v1.02 adds support for multiple instances to our Bungie dedicated server, enabling us and the community to roll out many more servers for gamers. Also introduced are client support for RCon Remote Console, allowing dedicated server operators to have control over their servers running in data centers....; Tags: Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Hardware; Software downloads 2007-08-24
'Halo 3' gets mixed reviews at sneak peek: 'Halo 3' gets mixed reviews at sneak peekcAN bUNGIE SAVE X-BOX?HMMMMATTENTION XP USERSHalo 3 will cost you around $400...that's after you upgrade to Vista because you can't play Halo 3 on XP.Most expensive game EVER.Caps LockIt's on the left.Just thought you should know.- SamOr Macdarn it.; Tags: Halo 3; Discussion threads 2007-05-14
Images: Microsoft readies 'Halo 3' beta: On May 16, Microsoft's Bungie Studios will open the beta for the much-anticipated Halo 3.; Tags: Halo 3, beta, Microsoft Corp.; Image galleries 2007-05-11
Microsoft: XBox Live account theft was social engineering attack: Just a quick follow-up to my story from earlier this week about XBox Live accounts being hijacked in what was believed to be a breach at Microsofts Bungie.net.First, the official reaction from the Xbox team: Despite some recent reports and speculation, I want to reassure all of our 6 million...; Tags: Game players, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox, Xbox Live; Blog posts 2007-03-22