Microsoft vs. Apple's "Thunder"

jaymzter writes "Cnet has an interesting article on Microsoft's attempt to steal the thunder from the upcoming Macworld show, and also to slap Apple down for not showing enough gratitude. What's really interesting, is that Microsoft supposedly helped Apple 'fix' Mac OS X, and that Microsoft doesn't think Apple is pushing Mac OS X hard enough. Oh, the tangled webs we weave." Strange story. Basically its a battle of PR.

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When I see lightning....

[heldlikesound]

I was gonna go for the first post, but I decided against it in favor of posting something half-way intelligent.

In my opinion, OSX is hands down the best OS for someone who does not mind spending money on an operating system and possibly a good amount more on hardware... Software is not really an issue, there are plenty of freeware packages native to OSX, and if you don't like them, run a window manager and your favorite *NIX apps...

I think Microsoft recognizes OSX as a superior OS compared with the likes of XP and will do just about anything to either discredit Apple, or claim that somehow they are responsible for it being so great. I'm not sure what they're trying to achieve... Can really picture this happening?:

Tincan Billy: Hey, you know OSX, the OS from Apple that people are so excited about?

Fishbone Willy: Yeah, what about it?

Tincan Billy: Well, it turns out that Microsoft has got this thing code-named Corona....

Fishbone Willy: Like the beer?

Tincan Billy:I'm not sure, but whatever it is, I'm going to stop using OSX right away!!!

Fishbone Willy: Sounds like a safe plan...