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Microsoft At Macworld

Posted by timothy on from the join-'em dept.

Rolan writes "Microsoft announced several Mac software updates at Macworld. Updates include MSN Messenger 5.0 and Improved Outlook imports (PST File import). The article also says Microsoft has also been working with Apple to ensure that Apple's Spotlight search technology works well with Office documents."

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  1. Re:any reactions from the M$ booth to the... by node+3 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'd say the lack of a spreadsheet app is bone thrown to Microsoft to placate them that iWork is not an enterprise office suite.

    I really doubt that. Bill has already proven that if you throw him a bone, he'll beat you over the head with it, break it in two and stab you with the pointy end while choking you with the smaller piece, metaphorically speaking.

    In other words, one should be careful what bones you toss to someone with Bill's business acumen (and utter ruthlessness). Steve probably knows this better than anyone else on the planet.

  2. Re:any reactions from the M$ booth to the... by SunFan · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'm able to swap a few cables here, and insert my DRM keychain into this slot, and after it authenticates with the Palladium servers...

    Yes, but the Palladium server at Bill's office runs version 2.5.8.6.31 and the one at the demo runs 2.5.8.6.32. It detects the dicrepancy and automatically gives him a jalapeno enema for attempting to thwart the federally mandated protection schemes. The authorities are contacted and he is given 5 years in prison for his heinous crime on society.

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    -- Microsoft is the most expensive commodity operating system and office suite vendor in the marketplace.