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Face it, Windows Ultimate Extras are history: Face it, Windows Ultimate Extras are historyIt's OK, the rebate will be on it's way soon. NTTripleIIYou are not seeing the big picture...My rep once again confirmed for me the "Ultimate Advantage" is more of a concept than a product. The media needs to understand this. You bought the Ultimate...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Media Center PC, Microsloth, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, FACE IT, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-01-09
iPlodius: iPlodiusMicrosloth is scum!"If I am caught I will just pay the fine or buy-off the witnesses or company! Heck, most of the time I get away with it!" - B. Gates mind; Tags: iPlodius, Microsloth; Discussion threads 2005-10-14
Microsoft updates slimmed-down Windows: Microsoft updates slimmed-down WindowsAnd the end user takes it in the backside.Well, at least it's only EU users getting screwed.Will any OEMs buy this?I wonder if anyone at all is going to buy this. Has there been any market study among OEMs to see if there's even any interest?...; Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Update, Microsloth, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, media capability; Discussion threads 2005-06-08
Microsoft gets a fashion makeover: Microsoft gets a fashion makeoverOther consumer adjustmentsPeople purchasing a Media Center PC for their living room will have to make some major adjustments. Up to now, comsumers have not had to think about the devices in their entertainment center, and they certainly have not had to maintain them. Televisions,...; Tags: Media Center PCs, Desktops, Microsoft Corp., PC, Media Center PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsloth; Discussion threads 2004-10-15
JPEG exploit could beat antivirus software: JPEG exploit could beat antivirus softwareMicrosoft does not consider this a high risk to customersSo why is Microsoft calling this patch "CRITICAL"???This is getting really blown out of proportionIs it really THAT difficult for AV companies to send out an update that will change the default from just .exe files...; Tags: INTERNET, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Microsloth, PC, Microsoft Windows XP, JPEG, virus, antivirus software, Microsoft Corp., software; Discussion threads 2004-09-29

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Can Windows 7 benefit students?: Can Windows 7 benefit students?Gamble your knowledge-base on vapourware from a dying monopoly?That'd be a silly move for any student, no matter how brand-love-struck they may be at a young age.Nothing precludes .NET from still working on Windows 7What I would expect is that there would be a .NET 4.0...; Tags: .NET, Operating systems, Middleware, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Windows 7 benefit student, benefit student, Microsoft .NET, benefit; Discussion threads 2008-06-02
XP SP3 performance gains - Nothing to write home about: XP SP3 performance gains - Nothing to write home aboutYou took the words right outta my mouth......er, off of my keyboard. I half expected the same thing. But Microsloth did themselves one better. They can still "claim" a performance gain, but they never claimed how much. ...; Tags: Performance management, Nothing, XP SP3, Microsoft Windows XP, XP SP3 performance, performance, Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2008-04-25
Microsoft accidentally delivers Office Genuine nagware: Microsoft accidentally delivers Office Genuine nagwareLaw of averages says they'll get something right someday ...Perhaps they should teach their marketing department some technical skills ....Once Again, A Major Microsloth BlunderJust in time for the weekend!It's all too much ntntaccidentally whatthere is nothing accidental about MS beside its exsitence"Accidentally"?They "accidentally"...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Keyboards, Operating systems, accidentally, Microsoft Corp., Office Genuine, Linux, Microsoft Office; Discussion threads 2008-04-18
Making sense of Windows' irrational pricing and licensing: Making sense of Windows' irrational pricing and licensingIt's kind of a sad thing...[i]You can get a better deal direct from Microsoft, just by installing an unlicensed copy of Windows and not activating it within the first 30 days.[/i]It's kind of a sad thing when the way to get Windows at...; Tags: Media Center PCs, Pricing, Piracy, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, irrational pricing, pricing strategy, Making Sense; Discussion threads 2008-04-14
Friday Rant: Let XP die!: Friday Rant: Let XP die!I don't see any need to upgrade or downgradeThere's nothing wrong with XP, and there's nothing wrong with Vista. If XP is working for you on the hardware you have, then there's no real need to upgrade to Vista. If you need new hardware or simply...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Let XP, Friday Rant; Discussion threads 2008-04-04
UPenn says no to Vista SP1: UPenn says no to Vista SP1Here we go againI've been using Vista RTM for well over a year now. Since last month, I've updated 5 computers, from a five year old 2GHz P4 with 768MB and a 40GB hard drive to a high end Q6600 with 4GB of RAM...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, UPenn; Discussion threads 2008-03-24
Microsoft wants to help you speed up Vista: Microsoft wants to help you speed up VistaHave to disagree with the missing tip.I've never had to re-install Windows. I ran Windows 2000 until January 2007 without a single re-install. My Vista system has been running fine without a re-install. My work XP system is on its original install.If you...; Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Branding, Intel SpeedStep, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, brand name, Microsoft Windows Vista, registry; Discussion threads 2008-01-30
Counting to (Windows) 7: Counting to Windows 7windozeis this what its come to... sit around holding your breathe hoping and praying that microsoft can deliver a good product someday...maybe. All set. Goto linux... goto mac... go to any modern operating system.The shippingseven blog....I love the title of the 1/17 blog post "Who copied...; Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, MSFT, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-01-18
Microsoft goes on a Christmas Xbox Live banning spree - Unmodded Xboxes caught in crossfire: Microsoft goes on a Christmas Xbox Live banning spree - Unmodded Xboxes caught in crossfireAnd then....?[i]Sadly, if they blocked my access to Xbox live I would end up buying another one, but then I would definitely mod the one they blocked =)[/i]And if they blocked the 2nd unmodded box? ...; Tags: Game players, Microsoft Xbox, XboXes, Microsoft Corp., Christmas Xbox Live, crossfire; Discussion threads 2007-12-15
Audio glitching - Common under Vista, not so bad under other OSes: Audio glitching - Common under Vista, not so bad under other OSesYou may be right about the MacBut everyone knows that Linux is useless for multimedia. We've known for at least ten years that MS has vastly better audio performance than Linux, as proven by comparisons between MSWin98 on...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, codec, operating system; Discussion threads 2007-11-01
Friday Rant - Hey Microsoft! Where's the Windows Extras you promised me?: Friday Rant - Hey Microsoft! Where's the Windows Extras you promised me?Frustrating? Yes. Surprising? Why?Every time Microsloth announces a product in development, they claim it will have features A thru Z. Shortly thereafter, it's leaked that features D thru J won't make it in the first...; Tags: Microsoft Windows 98, Channel management, Operating systems, remote desktop, Web Apps, Windows Extras, Microsoft Windows, Friday Rant, Web, Apple iPhone, language pack; Discussion threads 2007-06-15
The source of the problem (Anatomy of an animated cursor attack): The source of the problem Anatomy of an animated cursor attackNext? Check boxes, Ok buttons, DT Icons, shortcuts, menus, etc....Why would anyone buy MS CRAP!Microsoft wants to rule the world!If you have ANYTHING to do with software (SAP. IBM and even HP) Microsoft is out to get you! They will...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Cyberthreats, cursor attack, animated cursor attack, anatomy, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-04-06
Why criticize Microsoft for giving away free software? It's the trend nowadays!: Why criticize Microsoft for giving away free software? It's the trend nowadays!Erroneous historySorry, but you are wrong with regard to "revisionist history".The reason it is bad for Microsoft to give away free software is the very reason why it was wrong of them to give away Internet Explorer, and...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Network Magic, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Virtual PC, VMware Inc., software, PC; Discussion threads 2007-02-22
Hotmail Windows Live Mail = Windows Live Hotmail: Hotmail Windows Live Mail = Windows Live HotmailThanks Mary JoMore fodder for the Mac Zombies to jump on. Somehow, they'll construe this as yet another reason to not buy Vista.Good article though!!Disrupting the apple cartI just wish Microsoft would stop screwing around with their Hotmail service formula. Seems...; Tags: E-mail providers, Spam, e-mail, MSN Hotmail, email server, Microsoft Windows Live, server, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2007-02-08
Microsoft confirms Vista Speech Recognition remote execution flaw: Microsoft confirms Vista Speech Recognition remote execution flawwhat is the relationship?>If a user does run an audio file that attempts to execute>commands on their system, they should close the Windows Media>Player, turn off speech recognition and restart their computerWhat on earth has the "restart their computer" part fit into the...; Tags: Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, speech recognition, FUD, microphone, headphone, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-01-31