technologyexpert.blogspot.com - 10/28/2009
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"Crapware" is the term used to describe all the trial, demo, or other useless software frequently loaded on a PC when you buy it from a manufacturer such as Dell or HP. So much of it is installed that many consider such PCs as "crapped up," hence the name. Interestingly, in their Scottsdale ...
Microsoft to open retail stores near Apple's this fall
blogs.zdnet.com 7/15/2009 — Microsoft is planning to open the first of its planned retail stores next to existing Apple stores this fall. Kevin Turner, Microsoft's Chief Operating Officer, told partners the news during his Worldwide Partner Conference keynote on July 15.
The 50 Best (and Worst) Moments in Windows History
maximumpc.com 10/20/2009 —
In just a few days, Microsoft at long last will officially release Windows 7 to an eager public ready to put the Vista saga behind them. It's a been a long wait, particularly for those who opted to stick with XP until something better came ...
Microsoft Makes "Signature PCs" Without Bloatware
techreviewsource.com 10/30/2009 — One thing we hate about buying a new Windows-based computer is all the "bloatware" that comes with it. PC makers lower the cost of their computers by including trialware software from software makers, most likely security software and productivity ...
Microsoft to open retail stores near Apple's
techspot.com 7/15/2009 — Microsoft first announced its plan to enter the retail arena back in February, when it hired Wal-Mart veteran David Porter. Now, during a keynote speech at the Worldwide Partner Conference, Microsoft chief operating officer Kevin Turner has confirmed they are on track to open the stores in the ...
Microsoft Retail Stores: We’re hiring!
microsoftjobsblog.com 8/21/2009 —
You may have heard about our plans to open Microsoft retail stores in cities around the world . Well, I know a lot of you have heard because the JobsBloggers have been getting peppered with questions. :)
We’ve recently announced our ...
Microsoft's Skybox Becomes My Phone
technologyexpert.blogspot.com 2/7/2009 — I wrote about Skybox earlier, which was supposed to be Microsoft's MobileMe knock-off, unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) which runs Feb. 16 - 20. The beta signup site is already up, but it seems they've renamed the service; it's now My Phone . Unfortunately, it's really a teaser; ...
Microsoft's Blunder of the Decade : What X-Box Should Have Been
edbordenblog.com 1/30/2009 — In 2007, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs appeared for the first time together in a live joint interview at the All Things Digital conference, answering pointed questions about the history behind their companies and thoughts on the current state of the ...
Microsoft to use a new term for netbook
digitimes.com 6/3/2009 — Microsoft plans to redefine mini-notebooks that Intel has categorized as netbooks with a new term – low cost small notebook PC, according to Steven Guggenheimer, general manager of the Application Platform & Development Marketing Division at Microsoft.
Microsoft Windows 7 Review
bit-tech.net 10/22/2009 — Manufacturer: Microsoft UK Pricing (Full Version): US Pricing (Full Version): Ever since Microsoft released the first and only Windows 7 beta, there’s been a lot of hype around the new operating system - we had an early look at Windows 7 shortly after ...
Microsoft hugs Eclipse for Windows 7 and Azure love —
The Register 10/28/2009
Woos open sourcers Microsoft is reaching out to open-source and Java developers through Eclipse with delivery of Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and the pending arrival of its Azure cloud.… Web threats: Why conventional protection doesn't ...
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