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Is Microsoft Silent Before a Deadly Storm?

M$FTjack writes "Discussions about Microsoft are all over the place, esp. with its recent delays to Vista. Some consider Microsoft to be doomed, while others say Microsoft is silent before a deadly storm. According to the article on CoolTechZone, the author believes that Microsoft will unleash an abundance of next-generation applications that will take everyone by surprise. From the article: 'So why am I citing all these examples? Simply because I think Microsoft is itself poised for a big leap. Despite all the rumors about Google and how it will topple Microsoft, I don't see that happening in the near future ... people (and I don't mean technology enthusiasts) will continue to purchase Microsoft products simply because of the sheer familiarity and comfort levels (BSoD et al) that they have with Microsoft software.'"

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  1. Re:Microsoft is never silent before the storm. by alexhs · · Score: 5, Funny

    > Let's start with Vista. Fine, so it got delayed by a few months.

    Gosh, that's the worst mispelling of six years I've ever seen!


    It's not a mispelling, it's a twist. Vista only got delayed by a few months. Longhorn on the other hand... :)

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  2. Re:I trust Microsoft completely..... by Necoras · · Score: 5, Funny

    Microsoft is a lot like McDonalds... Both are global forces and probably aren't going anywhere soon. But you feel kinda guilty after buying anything from either of them, and you usually have a bad taste in your mouth for days...

  3. Re:Beware Office 2007, it is that good. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Office 2007 is absolultely killer software.

    and let me guess, you're posting using its spell checker!
  4. Polishing Apples by djdavetrouble · · Score: 5, Funny

    well, this is sooo true.....why a mp3 player is nothing more than a really small player piano....
    with a battery instead of a foot pedal. and a digital file instead of a roll of paper with holes punched
    into it. and instead of vibrating strings, there are little cones that vibrate directly next to your ear.
    But a player piano never looked so shiny and cute and a player piano never played "Fuck the Police" or "Too Drunk to Fuck" ( I don't think ).
    This is the genius of apple !
    so, where is my book deal.

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    music lover since 1969