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Are trolls missing a couple of things?: Trolls are the anonymous conversation killers of the online world. Yet I think they do provide something valuable: an insight into the human condition. In 2006, when AOL released the search terms of its users, it revealed a cornucopia of fascinating insights into people's inner lives: ...; Tags: Insight, Troll, Trolls, Gender And Diversity, Blogging, Productivity, Human Resources, Internet, Tom Foremski; Blog posts 2008-04-06
Monkeys throwing bananas...and other great lines from the Troll culture: Trolls are anonymous people that take the time to write abusive jibberish in comment sections and in online forums. But there are literary giants among the trolls, and they peak through the online chatter now and again. "Monkeys throwing bananas at keyboard...; Tags: Monkey, Trolls, Keyboards, Hardware, Peripherals, Tom Foremski; Blog posts 2008-03-31

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Microsoft going it alone? Not exactly: Microsoft going it alone? Not exactlyI'm with you....Facebook - why on earth would MS do it? It just doesn't make any sense - hell look for new business models, don't just play dumb catch up!More over here - http://diversity.net.nz/ms-considering-a-facebook-purchase/2008/05/08/It's called flounderingWhen they can't go forward, they can't go back, and...; Tags: Operational accounting, Microsoft Corp., revenue, VCSY, Vertical Computer Systems Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-05-07
Sorry, conspiracy buffs, there's no Windows "back door": Sorry, conspiracy buffs, there's no Windows "back door"What do you expect?From the loosers at ValleyWag and the rest of the SV echochamber?They're like Hillary Clinton. Screeching and screeching lies until people believe they are true.I was actually expecting a refutationAll you've really said is that law enforcement doesn't need a...; Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-04-29
Another reason Microsoft should give up on Yahoo: Morale: Another reason Microsoft should give up on Yahoo: MoraleCan you please point to the time(s)That Yahoo has made a loss in the past few years?And what makes you think any lawsuits against Yahoo is going to succeed? In the spirit of your cloud cuckoo land, I'd say it's more likely...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Investment, Financial accounting, Microsoft Corp., Yahoo! Inc., morale, Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2008-04-28

Microsoft earnings post-mortem: The cash cows quiver: Microsoft earnings post-mortem: The cash cows quiverHa ha haHa ha ha ha ha ha Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Ha ha ha...; Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, OPEN SOURCE, HA-HA HA HA HA, Microsoft Corp., MSFT, troll; Discussion threads 2008-04-25
It's official! Windows XP SP3 goes RTM today: It's official! Windows XP SP3 goes RTM todayKB unavailableThe link to the MS KB does not work. More precisely, the KB "is currently unavailable."RE: It's official! Windows XP SP3 goes RTM todayI expect that the KB will go live in the next hour or so. If not, I'll check with...; Tags: Operating systems, Web browsers, Winduhs, Windows XP SP3, Linix, RTM, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-04-21
Surprise! Mossberg's notebook buyers guide recommends Macs: Surprise! Mossberg's notebook buyers guide recommends MacsMakes sense as Macs ARE superior.Clearly, Apple is the best path for a new computer buyer. For upgraders like me, I'm stuck with the Windows POS environment (and I don't mean point of sale). This is only because WindowsXP is "good enough" for...; Tags: Desktops, Notebooks, Operating systems, PC Market, Mac OS 10.5.1, Mossberg, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, notebook buyer, Microsoft Windows, notebook; Discussion threads 2008-04-10
Are trolls missing a couple of things?: Are trolls missing a couple of things?Are you expecting a large number of talkbacks here?I fear you will be disappointed, because AFAICT almost [b]everyone[/b] here uses a fake name. Not that I can confirm that those [i]very[/i] few people who post under credible-sounding names are using their [u]real[/u] names, either.And...; Tags: Linux, troll, real name; Discussion threads 2008-04-07
9000 PCs in Swiss schools going Linux only: 9000 PCs in Swiss schools going Linux onlyTruer words have never been spoken[i]it avoids providing captive customers for large companies[/i]Which is why I've always thought that those insisting people move from Windows to OS X are simply asking us to trade one multi-national, multi-billion $$$$/year, greedy corporation for another one...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, office environment, Dell Computer Corp., ASUS, hardware, PC, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-04-06
The Vista license "loophole" that isn't: The Vista license "loophole" that isn'tMS is doing everything they can...to get people to move to Vista.I think you are naive or upset that you didn't break with a blog on the subject.RE: The Vista licenseFFP confusion has never gone this long I believe? Today is the day to bring...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), OPEN SOURCE, Vista License, Microsoft Windows Vista, OEM, Microsoft Corp., loophole, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-04-04
Who uses MS Live Search - on purpose?: Who uses MS Live Search - on purpose?Who uses MS Live Search - on purpose?Excuse me? I use Live Search all the time. One of the first things I do after installing firefox is change the default search from Google to Yahoo or Live Search. I find much...; Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-04-02
Wired: Apple is Evil/Genius: Wired: Apple is Evil/GeniusApple is doing EXACTLY what MS got in trouble forWhat makes this whole situation twice as delicious is that some of the Apple apologists are actually using this as an [b]apology!!![/b][i]But MS did this with IE and Office and Windows so it is okay for Apple to...; Tags: Web browsers, Digital music, Digital media, Wired Inc., Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-03-25
Are trolls the rednecks of the social media world?: Are trolls the rednecks of the social media world?Calling a troll a 'redneck' would be entirely too graciousWhile one can make the argument that trolls and rednecks might not "know no better" when it comes to minding their manners, I have a troll who deliberately visits to make pointed comments...; Tags: Blogging, redneck, troll, social media; Discussion threads 2008-03-25
News to know: Microsoft, Apple update techniques; Ubuntu; Hacking Java; XP SP3: Notable headlines: Ed Bott: What Microsoft can teach Apple about software updates Compare and contrast gallery (right). Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Ubuntu 8.04 "Hardy Heron" beta - making life easier for Windows users Nate McFeters: Defeating the Same Origin Policy part 2 ...; Tags: Tom Foremski, Technique, Ubuntu, Google Inc., Hacking, Social Media, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-03-25
Are trolls the rednecks of the social media world?: The topic of trolls, people who take time to leave inane, usually abusive comments, that kill conversation on blogs, and forums, and other types of social media is interesting. Check back later this week for more on trolls and my theory about troll culture... by Tom Foremski; Tags: Social Media, Troll, Tom Foremski; Blog posts 2008-03-25
Discussing talkback formats: Discussing talkback formatsI visit much less often.Just an estimate, I am getting my news from other sites, and typically only find things here due to RSS feeds. We keep getting told that the old "Blog" page will return that lists all blogs with the top 10 or so headlines....; Tags: Blogging, RSS, blog, advertisement; Discussion threads 2008-03-21
Microsoft acquires rootkit specialist Komoku; DoD now a customer: Microsoft on Thursday acquired Komoku, which provides rootkit detection software, for an undisclosed sum. Komoku's technology will be added to Microsoft's enterprise-focused Forefront and Windows Live OneCare security software. Komoku counts the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense as customers and gives Microsoft's anti-malware...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., U.S. Department Of Defense, Komoku, Rootkits, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-03-20
Apple's U.S. sales skyrocket in February: Apple's U.S. sales skyrocket in FebruaryEveryone is buying all the eltronics they can get their hands on before..the economy callapses and they cant get credit.And some new Macs are for iPhone DevelopemtThe iPhone SDK is now out in beta and 100,000 copies were downloaded in 4 days. If you...; Tags: Desktops, Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, iPhone SDK, Apple Inc., U.S. Sales; Discussion threads 2008-03-19
Turning the tables: Channel 9 interviews yours truly: Turning the tables: Channel 9 interviews yours truly???Is there a non-Silverlight version of this available? Merci.RE: Turning the tables: Channel 9 interviews yours trulyEnjoyed the interview.--rjRE: Turning the tables: Channel 9 interviews yours trulyObservations:1. Don Box may be a legend, but he's weird in my opinion.2. The camera work was...; Tags: Channel 9, movie star, Mary Jo; Discussion threads 2008-03-13