People are aware of Microsoft’s history of locking customers in with new features at the expense of security, proposing pseudo-open standards, and spreading FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) about its competitors.
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By now you’ve probably been bombarded with news coverage of the Macworld Expo keynote starring Steve Jobs, with a special appearance by Intel CEO Paul Otellini. CNET News.com offers a moment-by-moment report of the event. Two sites dedicated to gadget … Continue reading
I spent about two hours answering questions on washingtonpost.com online on Dec. 16, hosted by Kevin Dumouchelle. Here is the transcript of the entire interview. The questions were remarkably technical and not surprisingly focused on standards — which are a … Continue reading
Sung to the tune of “Henry” by the New Riders of the Purple Sage: Every year along about this time, all goes dry Nothing tech for love or money there to make you sigh Apple got the notion to leave … Continue reading
News agencies, and in particular CNET News.com, are falling over backwards trying to find news about flaws, worms, and viruses that attack anything other than Windows systems. They’re having a hard time making these stories meaningful, as in most cases … Continue reading
News agencies are falling over backwards trying to find news about flaws, worms, and viruses that attack anything other than Windows systems. They’re having a hard time making these stories meaningful.
Continue readingIt’s no longer a mini-trend. Windows users are switching to the Mac. Some say it’s due to the success of the iPod; others say it’s due to malware problems with Windows. Analysts are taking note. In the Apple Insider article … Continue reading
Mac takes bite out of Windows by Paul Andrews of The Seattle Times includes a few words from yours truly: Hardly a week goes by that I don’t hear from a friend or colleague with a monumental Windows problem. I … Continue reading