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Zune of the future may come with copyright cop: Zune of the future may come with copyright copIt certainly would be nice if MS showed some backbone ...... and said that its customers would hate it, so forget about it. MS is really irritating when it comes to siding with big content against its customers.Zune of the future should...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, AmazonMP3, Microsoft Zune, Zune IS, digital-rights management, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-05-08
The zune is now Vista-compatible: The Zune is now Vista-compatibleNo problem at allThere has been only one report of any problem with the update. Other than that there has been no problem at all. The update has been smooth and without any proble. I always thought this Vista update issue was a stupid one. Vista...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Zune, Zune IS, Vista Compatible; Discussion threads 2006-12-19

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Mobius Seattle 2008: SE, MWg, and HTC show off their devices: I was very pleased to be invited to the first Mobius event of 2008, that is actually being held here in the Seattle area. Thus, I had no travel to get to Mobius and that may have made the decision to invite me to this event...; Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Device, Mobile, Mobius, XPERIA, SE, Panel Technology, Microsoft Windows, Advertising & Promotion, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-05-15
AVI to Video Converter (exe): AVI to Video Converter is powerful, perfect and popular video converter application, which can convert avi video file to all popular video formats such as WMV, MPEG, MOV, AVI, ASF, iPod, PSP, 3GP, MP4, Zune video format and audio format. Very user-friendly interface.All conversion processes are very easy and fast...; Tags: AVI, Video, MiniVideoConverter, Corporate Communications, Marketing; Software downloads 2008-05-15
Does Microsoft really need to diversify into consumer products?: Does Microsoft really need to diversify into consumer products?Does Microsoft really need to diversify into consumer products?Yes. Diversity is the key for making revenue. If one product or service doesn't generate the whole company isn't at a loss. Only one division is.Microsoft's strengthwas Bill Gates' ability to...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Game players, Games, Construction, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Does Microsoft, consumer product; Discussion threads 2008-05-14

ConvertVid (exe): ConvertVid is software product for converting videos from one format to another. If you have iPod, mobile phone or want create DVD this product is just for you. With ConvertVid you will be able to convert any video file to DivX, XVid, AVI, WMV, MPEG1, MPEG2, H.264, FLV, RealVideo, 3GP,...; Tags: Apple iPod, Nuclear Coffee, ConvertVid, Digital Media, Digital Music, Digital Video, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2008-05-14
Video to MP4 Converter (exe): Video to MP4 Converter contains Video to 3GP Converter, Video to PSP Converter, Video to PS3 Converter, Video to MP4 Converter, Video to iPod Converter, Video to Zune Converter, Video to AppleTV Converter, Video to iPhone Converter. It is a AVI/3GP/MP4 file conversion for your portable media player (MP4 player),...; Tags: Video, MiniVideoConverter, Corporate Communications, Marketing; Software downloads 2008-05-14
HBO programming comes to iTunes: HBO programming comes to iTunesThere ain't no way in hell I'm BUYING television episodes....Especially at $3 a pop, and especially since it's infected with DRM.Nope. I'll go back to iTunes as soon as I can send Jobs $15 a month to listen to/watch whatever I want whenever I want....; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Apple iTunes, HBO programming, HBO, programming; Discussion threads 2008-05-13
Creating an XP SP3 slipstreamed ISO file: Creating an XP SP3 slipstreamed ISO fileDoh!Now you tell me! ;)[url=http://formortals.com/Home/tabid/36/EntryID/37/Default.aspx]George Ou[/url] over at [url=http://formortals.com]Technology for Mortals[/url] was spinning his wheels for a while but ultimately prevailed.You better do this since SP3 won't install on a fresh install of XPShoot! Windows XP SP3 will not install on a pre-SP1 machine...; Tags: ISO, XP SP3, nLite, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Adrian; Discussion threads 2008-05-12
Free YouTube Downloader (exe): Download and Convert YouTube videos to your PC. Convert YouTube videos to various formats including wmv, mp3 and mp4 for video ipods, zune and mp3 players. Saves a copy of the original FLV on your computer as a backup. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: YouTube Inc., Video, MP3, Tube Masters, Corporate Communications, Digital Music, Digital Media, Marketing, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics; Software downloads 2008-05-12
Minimizing XP SP3 woes: Minimizing XP SP3 woesWhat did you expect......it to be as easy as apt-get ? ;]:)RE: Minimizing XP SP3 woesThats a lot of work to install a service packThemes are a problem.If your theme has replaced the logon screen the one with the animated vertical bars you have to remove...; Tags: Firewalls, Microsoft Windows XP, XP SP3, Minimizing XP SP3 woe, Minimizing XP SP3, firewall; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Zune of the future may come with copyright cop: Microsoft is "exploring" the possibility of building in copyright protection into the Zune player, Saul Hansell writes in the Times. The agreement is part of NBC Universal's deal to sell its programming for Zune. Microsoft is parsing this story very closely -- to Clintonian levels, in fact....; Tags: NBC, Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Corp., Saul Hansell, Content Management, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Software, Management, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-05-08
iTunes FairPlay DRM - Protecting artists and labels, or helping Apple sell more iPods?: iTunes FairPlay DRM - Protecting artists and labels, or helping Apple sell more iPods?Adrian, I do not think it is a lack of ....motivation as much of lack of knowing that DRM even exist until they are trapped by it.Oh, come on man...You think people are stupid about this in...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Digital music, Apple Inc., digital-rights management, Apple iTunes; Discussion threads 2008-05-08
News to know: AMD; Oil and telecommuting; Verizon's EV-DO modem; Linux: Notable headlines: Jason O'Grady: Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modem Gallery right. Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft Live Mesh to get more competition -- from Sun News.com: AMD revises server road map Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: How long can AMD...; Tags: Facebook, Larry Dignan, Oil, Telecommuting, Sun Microsystems Inc., EVDO, Verizon Communications Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Linux, Modems, WiMAX, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Federal Government, 64-Bit, Microsoft Windows, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Components, Wireless, Government, Processors, Semiconductors; Blog posts 2008-05-08
YouTube Robot (exe): YouTube Robot help you download video from YouTube.com, Break.com, Putfile.com, Google.com,iflim.com,Vimeo.com and Angryalien.com convert it to various formats to watch it when you are on the road on mobile devices like mobile phone, iPod, iPhone, Pocket PC, PSP, or Zune. Support batch and schedule mode. You may as well schedule...; Tags: Phone, Mobile, YouTube Inc., Video, Mobile Device, Isofter, Corporate Communications, Pocket PC, Smart Phones, Robots, Advertising & Promotion, Handhelds, Marketing, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Emerging Technologies; Software downloads 2008-05-08
Tune4Mac M4P Converter (dmg): Tune4Mac M4P Converter for Mac is a iTunes M4P to MP3 music converting tool for Mac OS X. This M4P to MP3 Converter converts unprotected music and purchased iTunes music M4P, M4B, M4A files to plain MP3 with a Virtual CD-RW drive ready for use on any computers or mobile...; Tags: MP3, Apple iTunes, Music, Tune4Mac, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics; Software downloads 2008-05-08
News to know: Vista troubleshooting, RIM, XP SP3, Apple, SAP: Notable headlines: XP SP3: Now on Windows Update Ed Bott: Fixing Windows Vista, Part 3: Top Troubleshooting Tools [See Gallery] David Morgenstern: Is Mac OS X Leopard, Safari 3.x too dark? Larry Dignan: Cisco third...; Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., Microsoft Windows Update, Oracle Corp., Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Windows Vista, SAP AG, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows XP, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-07
Free Youtube To iPod PSP Zune iPhone Downloader (exe): Free Youtube To iPod PSP Zune iPhone Downloader is a software that can download youtube, videos and DVD to iPod, iPhone, Zune, PSP, MP3. The software includes 2 part - download youtube and convert youtube. You have 16 profiles to select for your mobile device. The output formats are mp4,...; Tags: Apple iPod, YouTube Inc., Video, AnMing, Output Format, Corporate Communications, Digital Music, Digital Media, Digital Video, Marketing, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics; Software downloads 2008-05-07
Why I didn't like "Microhoo": Why I didn't like "Microhoo"Two essays jostling.Microsoft has made an investment in MSN, and that investment has not been paying well. Search is a related source of income, and that component of the business could also be improved on the balance sheet.The purchase of Yahoo would add the #2...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Operational accounting, Development tools, Microsoft Corp., content company, advertisement, Yahoo! Inc., software; Discussion threads 2008-05-06
Microsoft delivers a first piece of 'Zune VideoX' via new Zune update: Microsoft delivers a first piece of 'Zune VideoX' via new Zune updateWOW!!!LOLZune what?Thought so.RE: Microsoft delivers a first piece of 'Zune VideoX' via new Zune updateThe Zune is really shaping up to be quite the little gadget. With this update its dramatically leaping forward. Good for Microsoft for...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, PRODUCTIVITY, Podcasts, Wi-Fi, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Zune; Discussion threads 2008-05-06