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Microsoft Research Turns 10

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the smart-people dept.

Alec Muzzy writes: "Did you know that Microsoft Research, the first research laboratory started by a software company, just turned 10 years old? Their website is currently featuring some highlights of their research in the past 10 years and how it is applying to the new products Microsoft is making today - for instance their work in Real-Time Fur will be used in some XBox games, and Speech Recognition may be in future Pocket PC's. Reading these pages gives you a real insight into what new technologies Microsoft is working on."

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  1. What, techs they've stolen? by MagerValp · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Fancy that, they do come up with stuff by themselves sometimes. Who'da thunk?

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  2. Credit where credit is due by sakusha · · Score: 2, Flamebait

    As usual, MS takes credit for the work of others. I was particularly incensed by the article on fur textures. The algorithms for fur were first developed by Rhythm 'n Hues, an award-winning Hollywood effects shop (and an SGI shop). Their first applications of this algorithm should be familiar to all: the furry Coca-cola polar bear commercials.

    But of course, giving credit to other pioneers means nothing to Microsoft. They steal the work of the people that make the REAL innovations, and proclaim it was their own invention.

  3. Re:Huh? by giantsquidmarks · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    IBM creates and sells more software than Microsoft... in dollars and titles... Look it up... IBM has always been a software company.

    Just because you don't use IBM Software doesn't mean Corporations, Banks and Government don't...

    Your retarded little PC bullshit is not the sum total of software in the world.