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Microsoft Rolls Out Pocket PC 2003
An anonymous reader writes "Monday, June 23 was a big day for Microsoft's mobile devices software strategy. The company: (1) rolled out Pocket PC 2003 (and renamed it); (2) unveiled a new "Windows Mobile" branding strategy; and (3) launched a collaboration with three leading high-speed wireless service providers to provide easier access to more than 3,500 Wi-Fi wireless "hot spots" by Windows-powered PDAs throughout the US. All this (and more) is covered in this "special report" at WindowsForDevices.com (including a detailed list of enhancements in Pocket PC 2003)."
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You could think of novel ways to combine the two words to create a negative connotation.
I like the sound of WinBile.
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Damn, Microsoft has hit their "version 3" of pocket devices...this is going to be a sure thing.
1) Windows CE
2) Windows Pocket PC
3) Windows Pcoket PC 2003
Damn you Microsoft! Damn you to hell!!!!!!
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Ill work your post backwards.
... thats not even a debate. Seriously, I want to close my eyes and wait for that shit storm to pass.
... to read the current news / message boards while I take a crap. Crude? Yes. Enjoyable, yes!
Right on! It drives me crazy to read all these stories (on my pda) about how 802.11b > * . Grr. I do NOT want to go from hotspot to hotspot on my cell phone. Why do these crack smoking writers keep thinking that wifi is this amazing shiznit?
Then, there is the whole Bluetooth v Wifi debate
Wifi only as a time killer? Maybe... but think outside the box (heh). I use wifi on my Pocket PC all the time when I am on campus
Actually I enjoy it more because ive taught my clients to IM me most of their questions, so I can easily respond while I am on campus.
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The NEW EXCITING Pocket PC 2003.NET - the best possible portable Bluescreen(tm) technology, now optomised for Intel Xscale for a 20% faster experience.
Moneyed corporations, non-working 'poor' and criminal prisoners are turning productive citizens into tax-slaves.
Should you feel a sharp sting on your buttocks and the smell of searing flesh, don't worry, it's just Msft's Branding Strategy - simply continue walking down the chute and back out into the stock yard.
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After all, you're buying from a convicted criminal...
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"Pins and needles"? Nah, I don't think so. I think many people are interested in what Apple has to say, sure. I am. Probably so is much of the Slashdot crowd. Maybe some people are on "pins and needles" but these people would be on pins and needles if Apple was about to announce that future Macintoshes will be offered in 31 flavors including chocolate chip cookie dough.
Honestly, I don't think Microsoft gives Apple that much credence. Such will be their downfall.
My journal has hot
How about a PDA from Apple?
The surprise isn't how often we make bad choices; the surprise is how seldom they defeat us.
The /. perspective, obviously. Where Microsoft gets absolutely no credit for anything, ever.
So when does the PocketPool module come out?
Arm your Digimon against the Microsoft Menace!
T.
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3,500 Wi-Fi wireless "hot spots"
Make that 3,501 if you are standing within 20 feet of my basement window.
(+1 Funny) only if I laugh out loud.
The "pins and needles" are because they've been sitting around so long waiting for the next epoch-changing move from Apple that their butts have fallen asleep!
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Geez, so it comes with wheels, now? It that what they mean by "mobile"?
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And it starts:
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http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb
http://slashdot.org/~tf23/journal