Jon Stewart just revealed “unedited” footage of Gates storming out of the set. We all suspected what really happened, and it makes perfect sense…
Archive for January, 2007
CNET’s Windows Vista poll should scare the heck out of Microsoft
January 31, 2007Anyway, the poll asks: “How soon do you plan to move to Microsoft’s latest OS?” The current results are not good news at all for Microsoft and the Windows box assemblers, but it certainly bodes well for Apple Inc.
Prices to plunge with demand for plasma TVs?
January 31, 2007Plasma panels are losing flat-screen battle to LCDs, research shows. If history has a say, more price cuts are on the way.
End For Google Gmail In Germany
January 31, 2007Google has suffered a defeat in the brand lawsuit around its e-mail service Gmail once more.
Google has been snubbed by the harmonization office at a European level to protect its brand in Europe.
The lawful trademark right owner Daniel Gierschof announced his “G-mail” today.
Windows Vista Upgrade Decision Flowchart
January 31, 2007With the launch of Windows Vista, many people are wondering if they should upgrade their computers to this new operating system. We at BBspot are dedicated to offering sound technical advice to businesses and home users, so we’ve created the Windows Vista Upgrade Decision Flowchart. Use this chart to help you decide if an upgrade is right for you.
Workaround Discovered For “Clean Install” With Vista Upgrade DVDs
January 31, 2007“Just when everyone thought that all hope was lost when it comes to performing a clean install with a Windows Vista Upgrade DVD, a gleam of light can now be seen at the end of the tunnel. A new workaround proposed by Paul Thurrott (via Microsoft internal documents) has been confirmed to work by DailyTech.”
The history of the personal computer in TV commercials
January 31, 2007With around half a billion Dollars being spent on Windows Vista’s marketing launch, I started thinking, “What about the marketing of the computers from our past?” Remember when home computers promised, as Atari once put it, “A World Beyond Your Wildest Dreams?” These 14 videos show how much has changed in 30 years.
Peeking Inside the Windows Vista Launch Party Schwag Bag
January 30, 2007The Windows Vista launch party just ended, and everything unfolded exactly as expected, like a PowerPoint presentation in the flesh. The one surprise? This large bag o’ schwag, which was one of the main topics of conversation. Take a gander.
What if micro$oft made the Ipod
January 30, 2007a look at how microsoft would have marketed the Ipod
Amazing Linux Desktops
January 30, 2007Huge collection supertight screenshots. The most complete database of Free Desktop Screenshots, including Linux and most of the Free and Open Source applications.
