Michael Jardeen: ...one OS to rule them all!The saga of a company, a bunch of lawsuits, lawyers, competitors, <br>and...oh yea, sometimes some software.(Untitled)- January 28, 2004 Gates takes a side-swipe at Apple, Linux security As the MyDoom virus spread rapidly across the Internet on Monday, Bill Gates extolled the value of such attacks and warned against other operating systems' complacency ... "A high volume system like Windows that has been thoroughly tested will be by far the most secure," Gates told the audience at the Developing Software for the future Microsoft Platform conference at London's Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre. "To say a system is secure...http://radio.weblogs.com/0100258/categories/inTheLandOfMsWhereShadowsLie/2004/01/28.html#a... (Untitled)- January 26, 2004 Microsoft seeks XML-related patents Microsoft has applied for patents that could prevent competing applications from processing documents created with the latest version of the software giant's Office program. The company filed patent applications in New Zealand and the European Union that cover word processing documents stored in the XML (Extensible Markup Language) format. The proposed patent would cover methods for an application other than the original word processor to access data in the.http://radio.weblogs.com/0100258/categories/inTheLandOfMsWhereShadowsLie/2004/01/26.html#a... (Untitled)- January 24, 2004 Apple's core: The Mac turns 20 Despite Microsoft's dominance, Apple fans remain loyal Its dedicated users are so passionate they're often described as religious about their love for the machine. Twenty years ago, on January 24, 1984, Apple Computer launched the Macintosh. It contained virtually unknown features, including simple icons, and an odd little attachment called a mouse...more CNN 20 years ago today computers were turned from machines without personality, to machines you could...http://radio.weblogs.com/0100258/categories/inTheLandOfMsWhereShadowsLie/2004/01/24.html#a... (Untitled)- January 22, 2004 Some other stories Some Dell PowerEdge servers die after smoking - I guess this means that Dell is losing it's luster. (inside joke) Governments vote against Microsoft - the saga continues! Porting problems put carrier swaps on hold - my employer seems to be doing well. Nevada coroner puts photos of deceased on Internet - not sure how I feel about this one. RIAA embarks on new round of piracy suits - another stupid move fromt he group that defines DUH! Savage discounts from MS flush OSS...http://radio.weblogs.com/0100258/categories/inTheLandOfMsWhereShadowsLie/2004/01/22.html#a... (Untitled)- January 22, 2004 ESERVE doesn't serve... Check out this article about the Bush Administrations attempts to set up Internet voting for overseas Americans. While I applaud the effort, the fact that it violates the idea of open accessibility by limiting access to all voters is just one more reason to hold off. This system does not allow users of Linux, or Macintosh computers the ability to vote. On the internet there is no reason to limit access. It is after-all a world of open standards, and to limit it to one...http://radio.weblogs.com/0100258/categories/inTheLandOfMsWhereShadowsLie/2004/01/22.html#a... (Untitled)- January 16, 2004 Dancing to oblivion the M$ way... Last year Microsoft made three decisions that it will come to see as the beginning of it's fall from dominance. The little things are what kill you in the end. Makes me think of the second level manager who said it isn't the last sick day that cost you the job, it's the 1st day you just stay home because you don't feel like going to work. One event was it's decision to expose it's source code to the Chinese government in a failed attempt to stave off Linux...http://radio.weblogs.com/0100258/categories/inTheLandOfMsWhereShadowsLie/2004/01/16.html#a... (Untitled)- January 11, 2004 So what's the big deal Are you wondering about the big HPApple iPod deal You should be. It was the big deal that didn't get done in time to spin our heads at the Macworld keynote. It's a huge deal that trumps Dell, and deals a blow to M$'s desire to own the music market with it's pathetic Windows Media Format. For a great insight into the deal go check out bill palmer's commentary. Stay tune...mjhttp://radio.weblogs.com/0100258/categories/inTheLandOfMsWhereShadowsLie/2004/01/10.html#a... |