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The real question: How to keep Microsoft on the transparency track

The real question: How to keep Microsoft on the transparency trackI have concluded there is a new monopoly strategy afootand therefore, less transparency is likely over the next few years. I hope I am wrong, but you may have noticed the change in Bill Gates focus (he is still...

Tags: Blogging, strategy, MVP Award, Microsoft Corp., transparency

Discussion threads 2007-03-28

MVP awards, Messenger Plus! and adware -- a good combination?

MVP awards, Messenger Plus! and adware -- a good combination?It does make senseNow that Microsoft has entered the protection racket errrrr security business I mean, expect the makers of SpySheriff, CWS, Vundo, and Zango to recieve plaques and thank-you notes.RE: MVP awards, Messenger Plus! and adware -- a good combination?I...

Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Messenger Plus!, MVP Award, good combination, adware, Messenger

Discussion threads 2006-10-10

MVP awards, Messenger Plus! and adware -- a good combination?

A controversy has been raging in certain circles the last few days over a MVP award, which has now been rescinded, to an adware pusher known as Patchou, Cyril Paciullo, the author of Messenger Plus!, now known as Messenger Plus! Live. Ed Bott blogged about it here. Patchous devotees have...

Tags: Messenger, Lop, Patchou, Messenger Plus!

Blog posts 2006-10-09

Microsoft gives adware pusher an MVP award

Microsoft gives adware pusher an MVP awardThere are two issues involved hereOne is the reality of Patchou's software, which is questionable at best.Even more important is the perception. This is a PR disaster for Microsoft and it's also a breakdown in its vetting process for MVPs. It took me less...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Cyberthreats, MVP Award, adware, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-10-06

Microsoft gives adware pusher an MVP award

Update 7-Oct 2:30 PDT: In the Talkback section below, Microsoft MVP Carey Frisch reports:Mr. Paciullos MVP Award has been revoked. Once the MVP program learned and investigated the extent of the connection, they took action today (Oct 7th) to revoke the MVP Award from Mr. Cyril Paciullo. The vital importance...

Tags: Most Valuable Professional

Blog posts 2006-10-06

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Microsoft trims MVP benefits, allows shareholders say on executives' pay

MVP PerksIt is too bad about losing some or almost all of the MVP award benefits. Many MVPs are quite upset over it, but we have to remember that MS can pull the plug on the entire program at any time. I'll miss shopping at the Company Store most. Hopefully,...

Tags: Benefits, Microsoft Corp., shareholder, MVP

Discussion threads 2009-09-21

Red Hat maps dispel some open source myths

Red Hat maps dispel some open source mythsNot surprisedThis is for the best anyway. Who really wants to use Chinese software? Everything they make is inferior quality. Their software won't be any different.Americans and available "free time".Perhaps the big reason open source does well in the US...

Tags: Red Hat Inc., open source, software

Discussion threads 2009-04-22

Nostalgia Sim Baseball 5.2 (Windows)

This baseball sim is all about reading the numbers and working the stats - lots of them. Can you make them work for you and build a championship Nostalgia Sim Baseball team? It won't be easy, but we offer you a free membership so that you can check us out...

Tags: Baseball, Microsoft Windows, Nostalgia Baseball, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-03-04

MVP Backgammon Professional 2.0.4 (Windows)

You're in for a treat when you try this award-winning implementation of the classic board game. Simulating the setting of a medieval pub, MVP Backgammon offers a challenge to beginning and intermediate players alike with three skill levels of opponents. And, if you would rather play against a human, MVP...

Tags: Board, MVP Software, Corporate Governance, Games, Microsoft Windows, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-03-25

.NET Rocks - Dax Pandhi talks WPF and Expression 1 (Windows)

Dax Pandhi is the CEO of Nukeation Studios, an award winning UX studio, he is also a very recent MVP, and one of the first people to say that WPF will rock the world. He and his company have been helping clients prepare for and adopt Windows Presentation Foundation for...

Tags: Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Windows Presentation Foundation, Dax Pandhi, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2007-08-16

2003 World Almanac - Major Pro Sports 1.0 (Mobile)

Get the Pro Sports Database plus TWO more World Almanac products for only $19.95 in the 2003 World Almanac - Sports Bundle!Become an "Instant Reference Expert" on Professional Sports!Town Compass® presents The 2003 World Almanac - Major Pro Sports.Whether you are a sports fan, writer, historian, or just need immediate...

Tags: Team, Mobile, Leader, Team Management, Management

Software downloads 2003-03-15