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Microsoft to Attack RIM with Magneto

Posted by timothy on from the comic-book-names-for-good-hyperbole dept.

An anonymous reader writes "At this week's Mobile and Embedded DevCon (MEDC) in Las Vegas, it's anticipated that Microsoft will finally unveil 'Magneto', widely expected to be dubbed Windows Mobile 2005. Magneto is rumored to merge the Pocket PC and Smartphone versions of Windows Mobile into a single platform that combines smartphone and PDA capabilities. Consistent with that strategy, Pocket Office will reportedly be renamed Office Mobile, with other key apps similarly redesignated Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, and Outlook Mobile."

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  1. Let me get this straight by Quattro+Vezina · · Score: 4, Funny

    They're using an old X-Men villain to fight RIM?

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  2. To attack with Magneto? by oberondarksoul · · Score: 4, Funny

    Professor X unavailable for comment.

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  3. Re:Wow by fireboy1919 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Well, given the name, I expect that they'll be able to generate powerful magnetic fields and hatching nafarious plots. Apparently, Microsoft feels that the human demographic is no longer a viable source of income, and therefore must be wiped out to make way for the Homosuperiors.

    Not, cooler, but it keeps with Microsoft's corporate vision, "be more evil each day."

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  4. In other news... by Stormwatch · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...Stan Lee sues Microsoft.

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  5. Re:RIM by Jemima's+Witness · · Score: 5, Funny

    What do they call employment at RIM?

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