Linked by Thom Holwerda on Wed 2nd Jan 2013 23:38 UTC
Microsoft's legal chief: "We continue to be dogged by an issue we had hoped would be resolved by now: Google continues to prevent Microsoft from offering consumers a fully featured YouTube app for the Windows Phone." Utter nonsense, since MetroTube offers a complete and full YouTube experience on Windows Phone (it's one of the best Windows Phone applications), and YouTube+ on Windows 8. Two fantastically rich applications, built by small ISVs - yet Microsoft can't do the same? Don't make me laugh. Coincidentally, Microsoft is also whining some more about Google's removal of ActiveSync - Redmond again refuses to acknowledge that all it needs to do is implement the open standards CalDAV and CardDAV, just like everyone else has done. Times have changed, Ballmer. You don't get to dictate the industry anymore.
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RE[5]: Not particularly...
by Nelson on Thu 3rd Jan 2013 05:29
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Member since:2005-11-29
I get it, Microsoft shit in your cornflakes. They did some terrible, anti-competitive things, but what happened then, is not what is happening today.
Forgiving Google today because of the sins of Microsoft in the past is nonsensical and hypocritical.
I understand full well that you think its some sort of poetic justice, understood, but that doesn't mean what Google is doing is right, or justified, nor does it make it okay for you and others to be so dismissive about their behavior.
Remember, Google's priorities just happen to somewhat align with yours today. They may not tomorrow. So be careful what actions you cheer on.
RE[6]: Not particularly...
by gfolkert on Thu 3rd Jan 2013 06:04
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Member since:2008-12-15
I get it, Microsoft shit in your cornflakes. They did some terrible, anti-competitive things, but what happened then, is not what is happening today.
It absolutely is still happening to this day. What with the changes to Windows Phone 7, 7.5 and 8... RT is an abortion they are slamming into peoples throats... [g]Forgiving Google today because of the sins of Microsoft in the past is nonsensical and hypocritical. [/q]They haven't even began to be anywhere *CLOSE* to anything Microsoft did or *IS* doing.
I understand full well that you think its some sort of poetic justice, understood, but that doesn't mean what Google is doing is right, or justified, nor does it make it okay for you and others to be so dismissive about their behavior.
There is NOTHING to be dismissive about... its Microsoft going about the whole thing the wrong way and doing the public whining thing that they admonished and quashed companies and peoples for... I can say one thing: Remember Ed Curry!
Go find out about him.
Remember, Google's priorities just happen to somewhat align with yours today. They may not tomorrow. So be careful what actions you cheer on.
If Google changes tomorrow or even in 5-10 years from now. It won't be to our detriment, except to commoditize things like Apple's Device Cash Cow or Microsoft's Application Cash Cow. Soon, Microsoft's and Apple's Cash Cows are going to be relegated to razor thing margin, which is where they should be.
RE[6]: Not particularly...
by JAlexoid on Fri 4th Jan 2013 13:20
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Member since:2009-05-19
Forgiving Google for what?
For allowing only mobile IE to access YouTube? But not giving the convenience they provide for leading platforms?
For making it harder to setup new* devices from a competing company?(The one that chose only to have implemented their own licensed and proprietary protocol)
Forcing Microsoft to implement free and open standards or actually help develop those open standards is in my interest as well.
Do you think that IMAP Push would have been nowhere is EAS was not as widespread? The internet was built on free and open standards, Microsoft was never a positive element on that front.(from their own internet to promoting standards that include patent licensing)
*-Existing devices will not stop working, you know.
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on 05/24/13 17:26 UTC
So, the Xbox One disaster continues. Microsoft's policy for dealing with the used games market has reportedly leaked - and it's a clear and direct attack to destroy the used games market. Prices for used games will be set at the retail value of a new game, and retailers have to hook into Microsoft's computer systems and comply with Microsoft's terms and conditions.
Linked by Thom Holwerda on 05/21/13 21:38 UTC
At an event earlier today, Microsoft unveiled the next Xbox - the third model, but confusingly named Xbox One. The big focus was TV, integrated Kinect, and all the other stuff we all expected to be forced down our throats. I think it took them 25 minutes to actually come to what should be the core of the story: gaming. Nothing groundbreaking in the gaming department, except for how Microsoft intends to handle the used games market and borrowing games from friends: pay up, buddy!
Linked by Thom Holwerda on 05/20/13 11:29 UTC
The day has finally come! Jolla has finally announced the launch device for its Sailfish operating system - and by god this is a looker. It's decidedly different from other phones out there, but it has good specifications and carries a relatively reasonably price tag - EUR 399, and it's up for pre-order today, shipping in the fourth quarter of this year.
Linked by Thom Holwerda on 05/18/13 21:33 UTC
Why does Google get so much credit in the technology industry? Why, despite the company's many obvious failings, do many geeks and enthusiasts still hold a somewhat positive view on the all-knowing technology giant? A specific talk at Google I/O this week provides the answer.
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on 05/11/13 21:41 UTC
"Windows is indeed slower than other operating systems in many scenarios, and the gap is worsening." That's one way to start an insider explanation of why Windows' performance isn't up to snuff. Written by someone who actually contributes code to the Windows NT kernel, the comment on Hacker News, later deleted but reposted with permission on Marc Bevand's blog, paints a very dreary picture of the state of Windows development. The root issue? Think of how Linux is developed, and you'll know the answer.
Linked by Thom Holwerda on 05/08/13 14:22 UTC
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on 05/02/13 15:28 UTC
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on 04/29/13 21:06 UTC
Oh multitasking. That staple of computing that got thrown out the window with many modern smartphones. We got some rudimentary thing in its place - but even as multitasking on phone and tablets improves, its user-visible side remains cumbersome. Windows 8 has a neat implementation, and now it's time Android follows in it footsteps.
Linked by Thom Holwerda on 04/24/13 22:24 UTC
They're here! Whether that excites you or not remains to be seen, but the Galaxy S4, which will most likely become the best selling Android smartphone of the year by a huge margin, has been reviewed by all the major sites, and there's lots of interesting conclusions in there - although I think most of you will get the gist.More Features »
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Not particularly true, since Google isn't the Pink 8,000# over-weight bald-headed Gorilla in the room.
Plus... Microsoft have such such such history its not even funny. I mean Microsoft has done that as a matter of course. And where was the double standard there when it was happening? There wasn't, because nobody dare try it to Micorosoft as they'd be *DEAD* commercially... and they *DID* change APIs all the time at any whim and still do.
Its more like why cry for Microsoft right now, when its seriously getting its comeuppance.
Obviously you've only been in the computer industry for 6 or so years, since they started the decline brought on by their decades long haughtiness and hubris.
Its not at all a double standard... its a more of "About effing time they got what is coming to them!"
I'll never shed a tear for Microsoft, they don't deserve a single one. Maybe they could drink their own Alligator Tears.