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Dynamics AX 2009: The 'Halo' for Microsoft's app platform

Dynamics AX 2009: The 'Halo' for Microsoft's app platformDesign By ManagementNo management who actually took into account the best interests of their customers would pile so many immature technologies into a "bet your business" type of application. Pity the people whose careers are tied to Axapta. Rather than being allowed...

Tags: cloud computing, Dynamics AX 2009, Microsoft Corp., app platform, Halo

Discussion threads 2008-06-02

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

Microsoft: 'Halo' first-week sales hit $300 million

Microsoft: 'Halo' first-week sales hit $300 millionCrazyTake note everyone: want to sell a mediocre product? Hype it to hell, spend $100 million on advertising, and give all the critics $800 'reviewer packages'.RE: Microsoft: 'Halo' first-week sales hit $300 millionGot a bridge I'll sell you. . .Gee.. Now where have...

Tags: Sales strategy, Sales force management, first-week sale, Halo, sales, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-10-05

Not a 'Halo' fan? Other games beckon

Not a 'Halo' fan? Other games beckonUnreal Tournament 3Forgot the real contender, which by the way Halo looks remarkably like, not that MS would steal someone else's intellectual property or anything, but it is very similar.Anyway, if you want something much better than Halo, if you want the real deal,...

Tags: Games, Halo, game

Discussion threads 2007-09-28

'Halo 3' midnight launch in NY

Completing the "Halo" trilogy, "Halo 3" launches at midnight Tuesday.

Tags: Halo 3, halo, midnight, Microsoft, game, video game, launch, master chief, caroline mccathy, new york, nyc

Videos 2007-09-25

Microsoft may form Halo of profit over entertainment unit

Microsoft may form Halo of profit over entertainment unitI'll stay with my Linux gamesHalo is expensive and promotes violence.Linux games promote harmony and cultivate the young.That's enough reasons to stay away from M$.XBox 360, My Christmas to myself!My Son will get his Wii and I will get my Daddy Toy!!!Joke?Hopefully...

Tags: Games, game, Linux, Halo, Microsoft Corp., entertainment

Discussion threads 2007-09-25

Xbox tries to get its 'Halo' back

Xbox tries to get its 'Halo' backXbox tries to get its 'Halo' backSadly I haven't played any of the Halo's. Since 3 is coming out soon I can see 1 and 2 going into the bargain bin at Gamestop. Maybe then I will see what all the press was...

Tags: Game players, Games, Halo 1, Halo, Microsoft Xbox

Discussion threads 2007-09-20

'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

In-Fusio sues Microsoft over mobile 'Halo'

In-Fusio sues Microsoft over mobile 'Halo'how clueless can a clown be?That's an interesting thing. For a real good answer I would suggest you look in a mirror to see how clueless a clown can be!M$$$$$ is Ev1LLLL11!!1!1one!!11!Did you hear they recently allowed a Quicktime flaw to infect XP machines while...

Tags: Games, Cyberthreats, Digital music, SECURITY, Outsourcing, Viruses and worms, M$$$$$, mobile, design approval, Microsoft Corp., Halo, In-Fusio, clown, Apple QuickTime

Discussion threads 2007-01-03

Halo Collaboration White Paper

The Hewlett Packard Company has introduced a business collaboration and social connection experience called Halo. Months before its formal release, Halo was being cited as "The next best thing to being there." 6 Halo creates a new conferencing experience that exceeds any previous attempts to replicate face-to-face meetings. Halo could...

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Collaboration, Halo, Groupware, Enterprise Software, Software

White papers 2007-01-01

Peter Jackson puts on 'Halo' for Hollywood

Peter Jackson puts on 'Halo' for HollywoodVideo Game to Movie CurseHas there ever been a movie based on a video game that was worth watching? And I don't mean worth watching for a 13 year old. I mean that actually had mass appeal.PerfectAfter watching Jackson's ridiculous adaptation of LOTR, It's...

Tags: Games, game, movie, Peter Jackson, Halo, video game

Discussion threads 2005-10-04

Microsoft signs movie deal for 'Halo'

Microsoft signs movie deal for 'Halo'This movie...can't lose enough money. Hope it fails miserably.I just hope...That the movie expands on the universe the game created instead of mock it.Seriouslycan it be any worse than Mortal Kombat or The Hulk? Those made money. People will pay to see any...

Tags: movie, movie deal, Halo, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2005-08-25

Xbox 360 to debut in Europe, Japan by year-end

Xbox 360 to debut in Europe, Japan by year-endNot having Halo...Not having a new Halo will hurt the launch, in my opinion. They need something to lure the current users away from the original Xbox and I am not sure they have a launch title that will do that.I still...

Tags: Game players, Microsoft Xbox, X-Box, Halo, Microsoft Xbox 360

Discussion threads 2005-07-25

Halo Enables a Swift, Successful Move of HP Manufacturing Operations From Corvallis, Oregon to Singapore

Like many large multinational companies with dispersed manufacturing facilities, Hewlett-Packard Company HP has sought to attain cost savings by consolidating its manufacturing operations. While needing to maintain ongoing output of its products, the transition of an assembly line from one location to another - sometimes half way around the world...

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Halo, Manufacturing, Research & Development, Business Operations

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PC shipments solid in second quarter; Apple No. 3 in U.S.

PC shipments solid in second quarter; Apple No. 3 in U.S.WellWell, that shows that Apple is still not significant worldwide,which is not surprising !MisleadingAlthough Apple slightly edged out Acer in US sales, it comes nowhere close to Acer in international sales. So to claim that Apple topped Acer in shipments...

Tags: Desktops, Apple Inc., PC, PC shipment, No. 3, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2008-07-17

Microsoft earmarks another $200 million for Windows advertising

Microsoft earmarks another $200 million for Windows advertisingI'd say adress the non OEM market.$399 for Ultimate was crazy. When you can purchase an entire computer with Ultimate for $599, you know the OEMs are getting a huge break. Over time, MS has "encouraged" people to buy from OEMs...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, advertisement, marketing, Microsoft Windows, WinMobile

Discussion threads 2008-06-20

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

iPhones, PPC, and DLC

iPhones, PPC, and DLCheh.http://www.virtual-laser-keyboard.com/is offline.Ever considered warning people before you link their site into a blog that sees heavy traffic?Apple designs the chips...... but doesn't make them and the PA Semi acquisition doesn't change that. Apparently from the linked article Samsung provided the manufacturing. That could mean Applehas...

Tags: Leadership, Telecom & Utilities, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone, phone, innovation

Discussion threads 2008-06-19

The end of Microhoo

...which really isn't an apt title, as something has to begin for it to end. However, it certainly looks like a merger between Yahoo and Microsoft is unlikely to materialize. This is sure to disappoint Icahn, whose interest in the deal I always viewed with skepticism. He's good at making...

Tags: Google Inc., Advertisement, Microsoft Corp., John Carroll

Blog posts 2008-06-13

Why MinWin speculation matters

MinWin has re-emerged as a source of debate since Microsoft last week released a few more details regarding Windows 7. Previous discussion of the "MinWin" kernel by engineers related to the Windows 7 team would have led one to believe that MinWin was a fancy new kernel that would be released with...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Operating System, Server, Microsoft Corp., Kernel, MinWin, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, Desktops, Software, Hardware, John Carroll

Blog posts 2008-06-04