Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Internal Emails Released In Vista Capable Debacle

Posted by kdawson on from the circling-the-drain dept.

An anonymous reader writes "As previously discussed, Microsoft's attempt to shield itself from further discovery over the Windows Vista Capable debacle has failed and more internal emails have been released. Although Microsoft has successfully kept CEO Steve Ballmer away from the witness stand on grounds the he 'has no unique knowledge of the facts in this case,' emails suggest otherwise. An email was released in which Intel CEO Paul Otellini thanks Ballmer for listening and making changes to the program allowing their 915 chipset to pass the grade: 'I know you did it.'"

12 of 314 comments (clear)

  1. Witness Chair by Shambly · · Score: 5, Funny

    Those witness stand chairs are bolted down right?

    1. Re:Witness Chair by wild_quinine · · Score: 5, Funny
      Ballmer's got nothing to fear. We all know who's responsible.

      Developers.

      Developers, developers, developers...

  2. Ballmer on the witness stand by discord5 · · Score: 1, Funny

    'I know you did it.'

    The witness then took the stand and threw it violently at the prosecutor.

  3. Windows 7ven? by AndGodSed · · Score: 1, Funny

    I wonder how long it will be before this headline hits Slashdot only with "Vista" replaced by "Windows 7"

    I still remember reading that guys mail that said "I feel that I got burned..."

    --

    Seven Days with Ubuntu Unity

    1. Re:Windows 7ven? by abigsmurf · · Score: 4, Funny

      windows 7ven, the worlds first swedish OS?

    2. Re:Windows 7ven? by L4t3r4lu5 · · Score: 4, Funny

      Windows Se7en

      It'll kill your wife, cut her head off, gift wrap it, send it to you, and allow you to edit the movie in Windows Movie Maker like never before!

      --
      Finally had enough. Come see us over at https://soylentnews.org/
    3. Re:Windows 7ven? by AndGodSed · · Score: 3, Funny

      After that - Windows 7ven of 9 - sexy and efficient.

      Sorry, your comment just gave me flashbacks of her in a tight trekkie uniform...

      --

      Seven Days with Ubuntu Unity

    4. Re:Windows 7ven? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Wikipedia - Windows_Se7en_Murders 14:28 04/07/2011

      The Windows Se7en Murders was a massacre that occured during the thanksgiving holiday of 2009. The motive was found to be the use of the number 7 to replace the letter v. This was not the official name for the operating system Windows 7, but was a creation by Rik Sweeney[1].

  4. Widows Vista? by concoursrider · · Score: 1, Funny

    I can see his defense now - "I said it was Mojave compatible, not Vista"

  5. wait until people find out by nimbius · · Score: 4, Funny

    about how windows certification for hardware doesnt always guarantee it works, and clippy is actually more annoying than helpful.

    --
    Good people go to bed earlier.
  6. Re:the M$ Astroturfs are out in force. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    No actually, Twitter, it looks like you're talking to yourself again.

  7. Re:People want cheap computers by griffjon · · Score: 1, Funny

    Excuse me, your neutral, well-reasoned argument fails to mention that microsoft sux, please consider revising and reposting with a more inflammatory, one-sided version. Kthxbai.

    --
    Returned Peace Corps IT Volunteer