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Microsoft drops 'Family Guy' special

Viewers watch Family Guy because they want tonot because it's forced in to their cubicles at work.That doesn't fit with the Windows brand, indeed.MSFT tried to alter the content of the show"Microsoft sent MacFarlane and Fox several notes expressing their concern over the show's content but ultimately decided just to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Family Guy, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

"Family Guy" creator and Google team up

"Family Guy" creator and Google team upUh, How is this good?Is this part of Google's BS "do no wrong"? That family guy show isnt exactly one of the most family friendly shows out there. Honestly, it sucks. I wouldnt have a thing to do with the...

Tags: Team management, Google Inc., family guy, team

Discussion threads 2008-06-30

Now playing on Google: 'Matrix,' 'Family Guy'

Now playing on Google: 'Matrix,' 'Family Guy'i'm ALWAYS AMAZED when companies put out services then are suprised...when those services are USED.did NONE of the geeks up at google anticipate this? if you're a geek, working for google, and know that they are starting a service whereby people can upload...

Tags: Google Inc., Family Guy, Now Playing

Discussion threads 2005-09-22

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Diabetes can be kept at bay

move your ass, lazy americanswalk, run, practice sports and you won't get diabetes.except type I that is geneticThey don't have the incentives ...when they keep getting free handouts that progressives love so much from the big fat@ss government. Free health care, free lunch, free everything and then of course they...

Tags: diabetes, Wall St., progressive, Obama

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

News to know: L.A. goes Google; AMD-Galleon; Cisco-ScanSafe; Ubuntu; Amazon RDS

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Larry Dignan: WSJ: AMD's former CEO was a Galleon tipster Sam Diaz: Cisco continues its buying spree with...

Tags: Tom Foremski, Ubuntu, Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Dana Blankenhorn, ScanSafe, Mary Jo Foley, Amazon.com Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Data Centers, Microsoft Windows, Tablets, Internet, Databases, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Operating Systems, Software, Notebooks & Tablets, Enterprise Software

Blog posts 2009-10-28

Microsoft drops 'Family Guy' special

Microsoft representative said the show - a variety show to be done by Alex Borstein and Seth MacFarlane - was not "a fit with the Windows brand." Microsoft said Monday it has canceled its sponsorship of a planned variety show with the creator of the "Family Guy." ...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Branding, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Microsoft, Windows 7, television, Ina Fried CNET News

News items 2009-10-27

Students find Win 7 upgrade a tough assignment

Well DUH!Students, retired folks, IT pros, dabblers, 'nix heads, etc. would ALL find trying to UPGRADE from a 32 bit to a 64 bit OS hard. Three words - "can't be done."There, was that hard? Why is this even news?This is newsbecause some people like to keep spreading...

Tags: Operating systems, clean install, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Migration Wizard

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

Can anybody here play this game?

Socialist control over breathing...When people are out of work because they cannotafford to drive to work, use electricity I amsure everyone is going to be in financial ruinfrom lies and Oboma CZAR controlled fiasco.RE: Can anybody here play this game?Global Warming is little more than Solar Flare activity... even the...

Tags: Sun SPOT, carbon dioxide, global warming, game

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

With Apple, there's a fine line between paying a premium and being a sucker

It's no secret that I'm a Mac guy and yet I always find the need to disclose that. Therefore, I must be one of those types of people who finds value in Apple products and is willing to pay a premium for them. But that doesn't go for every product....

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Mouse, Apple MacBook, Apple iMac, Apple Inc., Mice, Desktops, Notebooks, Hardware, Peripherals, Notebooks & Tablets, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-10-20

A billion streamed videos per day, $0 in bandwidth costs

A professionalA professional would be able to help design the sexiest dress. There are several online outlets that sell beautiful prom dresses . These websites also provide information about choosing the right kind of prom dress and also help to design one. These include dresses from popular designers like Jovani,...

Tags: Corporate communications, Routers & switches, Network technology, bandwidth cost, dress, Google Inc., Daisy, video

Discussion threads 2009-10-17

Might Google drop Chrome OS beta as a Windows 7 spoiler?

It could also backfireand be lost in the Windows 7 hype and push?also anyboby that have 2 once of memory remember that nt vista was and in vista case is .... so a good kick in the ball by chrome os would be great ..... ...

Tags: Operating systems, Blogging, Microsoft Windows, Chrome, Chrome OS, beta, Google Inc., Chrome OS beta, operating system, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

In the aftermath of the T-Mobile Chernobyl

Lazy people.Thats all I can think. Who, in their right mind, would entrust valuable data to >> someone elses system

Tags: Backups, backup, cloud computing, T-Mobile

Discussion threads 2009-10-12

Family Guy Uncensored for iPhone 1.0 (Mobile)

With Family Guy Uncensored for iPhone spend some time with the Griffins in this outrageously funny game where you play as the eccentric Peter Griffin, the brilliantly sadistic baby Stewie, and other favorite characters from the Family Guy TV show. It features play through over 40 levels across seven unique...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Glu, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-10-06

Israeli firm claims patent on URL shortcuts

At least get the right patent document!The issued patent is Number 7,596,609. You linked us to the pre-grant publication of the divisional which was filed late last year and won't be issued for probably a few more.RE: Israeli firm claims patent on URL shortcutslol, good luck enforcing it..RE: Israeli...

Tags: patent, URL shortcut

Discussion threads 2009-10-02

Revisiting RIM: Are the enterprise storm clouds brewing?

In the context of the scenario...it could very well come down to iPhone v. RIM. If, as posited, businesses adopt a BYOP model. That kind of thing doesn't matter what wireless network your using, if they'll open exchange up for you to hook your iPhone to. Which may - and...

Tags: Smart phones, Handhelds, data plan, Apple iPhone, AT&T Corp., BIS, RIM BlackBerry, Verizon Communications Inc., Research In Motion Ltd.

Discussion threads 2009-09-30

On the record with BlackBerry & iPhone: Both will win

I'm nobody's fan boy. I don't love any particular brand. Never have. Never will. It's not in my DNA. I love my family, I love food and wine and dinner conversation, I love making music with the band, and I love to ride my bike on Metro West roads with a...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Smart Phone, RIM BlackBerry, Matter, Smart Phones, Cellular Phones, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Ted Schadler

Blog posts 2009-09-24

Microsoft plays the security card in response to Google's Chrome Frame

"Latest" phishing/malware data from NSS Labsapplies to Chrome 2. The most current Chrome is 3.0.195.21. I'm not surprised Microsoft mentions it though; they need to say something. Concering Chrome running inside IE..Yea I think they do, sort of. Correct me if I'm wrong but in Vista and beyond that plugin...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Internet Explorer, plug-in, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc., security, security card, Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Google Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-09-24

AT&T takes the phone out of iPhone

Funny...Im on the east coast too and live in rural america to boot eastern shore. Verizon has the [b]best[/b] coverage hands down. 100% here - better than VerizonI'm on the east coast and have no issues with my iPhone. Rock solid and reliable. Better than the Verizon NOTwork.RE:...

Tags: Smart phones, Apple iPhone, AT&T Corp., phone, Verizon Communications Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-09-23

Wall Street still worrying over netbook impact on Microsoft's Windows 7 sales

Now if I could pay $15/year to keep Windows running .... I would be happy and MS would have a "steady" yearly cash stream. Unfortunately, the current setup is, "pay me now, enjoy later maybe".With the pay me now scheme, there is no incentive to keep me happy once...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, sales, netbook, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-09-09

Snow Leopard install fails? Find a flashlight!

How would I react if this affected Windows?Come on all you Mac guys who can be found posting endless jabs on every Windows related story. Ask yourself how you would post if you needed a flashlight to install Windows and post that here!RE: Snow Leopard install fails? Find a flashlight!I...

Tags: Operating systems, Snow Leopard, flashlight, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-09-03