There was a good analysis in the NYT yesterday (http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/26/microsoft-google-and-the-bear/) regarding the Google Android strategy, which according to author Saul Hansell,...

There was a a lot of news coming out Microsoft and Apple last week:

* On Monday, Apple released its stellar earnings report (http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2009/07/21results.html).

* On...

You're right. The way they released it has taken the air out of the sails as a starting point, but Windows is the flagship product for the company and you think it would warrant at least some respect...

It's supposed to be Windows 7's big week, but other news just seems to keep getting in the way. And it's not just competitors like the news coming out of Apple this week, it's big announcements...

Right that should go over very well, Vanax. :-) But perhaps they can have a panicking PC looking for his data in the next Get a Mac ad. That would be a kick in the head.

Thanks for the comment....

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I'm sure Google doesn't go out of the way to mention Bing, but I have heard Eric Schmidt talk about Microsoft and Bing, so I don't think they have the same strategy going (at least not that I've...

I don't think it's related to litigation worries. You can name your chief competitor without worrying about that. He didn't say anything that was terribly controversial. I would say it's more likely...

Most analysts I've read feel that the hardware most companies are using today won't be sufficient to run Windows 7.

In a strange part of what was otherwise and interesting and insightful interview with TechCrunch...

I for one hope it's dead wrong! But thanks for the comment. By November you should be getting Win7 installed on that laptop. General availability is Oct 22.

Ron

It's interesting to me that so many people took my premise to heart. I realize it's a big leap from selling hardware to resurrecting the economy, but I appreciate that there are so many of you...

Windows 7 is coming next month. That's hardly news to any of you, I'm sure, but have you considered that this major OS release could be the catalyst to end the recession? I'm guessing not many of you...

As I said, clearly in this article, I'm sure the other players do it, and if you read my body of work in the blog, you will see that I go after Google and Apple as well. While I don't necessarily...

David,
I completely agree with your last paragraph. It should NOT be the default setting and it's really stupid that it is. As for the rest, we'll have to save our Mac v. PC full out debate for...

Thanks for the comment, David. I would suggest, however, that you are repeating the line offered by Microsoft in their ads. As I wrote in an earlier, post, Apple's Value is More Than Skin Deep...

I actually run Windows Media player on the Mac without an issue, so yes I have tried to use Non-Mac native problems. I'm not going to get into a Mac-PC war with you, so let's just leave it at that....

I suppose it depends on your perspective, and humor is a subjective thing, but I found the Get a Mac ads highly clever. I have to say also if OSX is so overrated, why does Microsoft keep trying to...

It's not so much when it first gets rolled out because as you say that's expected with an OS or major piece of software. It's how they deal with the aftermath. There is little doubt that Vista was a...

From everything I've read, I've heard that's true, and I look forward to seeing it in action to find out.

That's what bloggers do, my friend. We watch the tech news and when we find something interesting like this article, we react to it.

As for Win 7, as I said, let's just wait and see until it's in...

The jury is still out on Win 7, but all reports indicate it's much better than Vista (although that wouldn't take much). I agree there are plenty of alternatives to using Microsoft products.
...

Casablanca,
No need to be dependent on Windows. There are alternatives if you really want to switch from Microsoft.

Thanks for leaving a comment.

Ron

Thanks for the comment RC. I agree, I shouldn't be shocked by this development, but I still am. Seems like the resources would be better spent elsewhere.

Ron

It seems that Microsoft is now so threatened by Google that they have allegedly hired a high powered Washington lobbying firm to smear Google to government regulators. What's so interesting isn't...

Hey Castors:
Yes competition can be a positive force. It keeps companies from becoming complacent and it can drive innovation and force down prices. Nothing wrong with it and in this case, it's...

Thanks for leaving a comment. I'm with you. Been using PCs for 25 years, going back to the DOS days and I've never enjoyed a computer as much as I do my MBP, which I bought 2.5 years ago.

I've never been a big fan of American Idol or reality TV in general, but the tit for tat going on between Microsoft and Apple ads reminds me a bit of a reality TV competition with bloggers acting as...

Hi:
Thanks for the comment, but I don't think you are correct on this. The UMPC became cheaper when less expensive chips became available and it was at the very least the precursor to what became...

Thanks for the comments. I've followed Michael for a long time and I don't see him as particularly biased toward any technology, but regardless you'll note I was disagreeing with his assertions. As...

Last week we heard about the first Android-powered Netbook (which I wrote about in First Android Netbook Nothing to Write Home About (http://www.daniweb.com/blogs/entry4290.html)). Then on Friday,...

My goodness! Thank you for the detailed incredible comment. I think it's longer than my actual post. :-)

Seriously, I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. I love when my blog...

Believe it or not I have two netbooks: an Asus Eee and a HP Mini. I like the bigger keyboard on the HP better, but I prefer the Asus because it's running Linux and it's faster and more stable even...

I'm not complaining at all. I was trying to make that point and show how useless it is for Microsoft to get into a pissing contest with Apple. Thanks for adding your thoughts.

It's with more than idle curiosity that I've watched the recent Microsoft ads (http://news.cnet.com/microsofts-lauren-ad-follow-up-disses-mac-power/?tag=rtcol;pop) that attack Apple, subtly...

And here's another view from Venture Beat who opines that ad is geared toward people who were going to buy a PC anyway. I still maintain going after Apple on price is a smart move, but once again...

Another view on that ad. This person is not impressed and by the way, the woman in the ad is an actress. C'mon Microsoft, you couldn't find a real person to speak for you?
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Microsoft has been active lately, showing some signs of spunk. I reported last week that Steve Ballmer was going straight after Apple at the McGraw Hill Summit (as I wrote in Ballmer Wastes No Words...

Joe "Zonker" Brockmeier answered my post in this post on OStatic:

http://ostatic.com/blog/open-source-windows-dont-count-on-it

Thanks, Lisa. I agree, it's not likely to happen, but it's a fun idea to kick around.

Thanks for commenting.

Ron