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Microsoft To Open Retail Stores
chaz373 writes "CNET reports that Microsoft is going retail. In the 'Beyond Binary' blog Ina Fried reports, 'After years of brushing off the notion, Microsoft said on Thursday that it will open up its own line of retail stores. Without detailing the plans, Microsoft said it has hired David Porter, a 25-year Wal-Mart veteran, to lead the effort. Sources say that Porter's mission will be to develop the company's retail plans and that the effort is likely to start small with just a few locations.'"
Clippy will man the Super Genius Bar. And they will have Karaoke using that new tech of theirs. Don't forget the $10,000 coffee tables.
To the first person who obtains, and releases into the Microsoft retail store, a dog bearing an uncanny resemblance to the horrible Windows search dog.
Maybe they could sell cheap leather shoes? They could bring in Bill to do his stand-up routine.
"Hey guys, let's do an OSS protest !"
"Yeah, but where ?"
"I have an idea about it..."
The Wise adapts himself to the world. The Fool adapts the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the Fool.
Please, please, a "Get the Facts" bar.
What will you protest?
We are from Support of Open Source Software and we are Protesting that Microsoft is spending money and hiring people to operate a retail store. Which time will tell if it is successful for not.
Although our movement is not actually For or against Microsoft (While we have opposing view on software licensing and distribution) but most of our members really don't like them, because we had to buy their product once.
If something is so important that you feel the need to post it on the internet... It probably isn't that important.
I'll take a triple venti FUDaccino with extra FUD please!
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Except girls will talk to you if you have a Mac. I'm sorry but it is true.
If something is so important that you feel the need to post it on the internet... It probably isn't that important.
I wish them all the success that Gateway had with their stores!
This guy's the limit!
Microsoft: The fail is strong with this one...
how long until
Wow! This really takes me back! Who here over the age of 25 never pulled this one at their local 80's retailer (I was always partial to Sears, myself...):
10 PRINT "SEARS SUCKS!"
20 GOTO 10
Looks like I finally have a reason to learn javascript...
Yeah, but do you really want to *talk* to a girl who would judge you based on your computer brand?
SJW: Someone who has run out of real oppression, and has to fake it.
I wonder if the chairs will be bolted down?
They'll sell piles of Zunes, and for the first time two people who both own Zunes will meet in some kind of weird real-life "Social" situation?
Saskboy's blog is good. 9 out of 10 dentists agree.
Oh come on! I know this is /. and all of you pretend to not have touched Windows for years, but surely it's going to be called "The Task Bar".
I can see it now: you walk into the store (by accident) and an assistant dressed as a paper clip appears beside you saying
"You look like you're trying to buy a PC. Shall I ..
* ignore all your needs and suggest one now
* spew FUD about anything not owned by Microsoft
* help myself to your wallet now
* do a weird little spin and bugger off!"
Will they squirt each other? (not my words, Microsoft's own marketing terms)
as long as they serve 'Ultimate' drinks
Would you like any "Ulltimate Extra's" with that ?
Can I bring in my daughter's malware infested PC and have them clean it up?
I don't read your sig. Why are you reading mine?
Yeah, but do you really want to *talk* to a girl who would judge you based on your computer brand?
Just curious, why is that worse than a girl talking to you because she thinks you are cute? You can't spot a personality from across a room, so you have to use some other criteria.
I, personally, appreciate women who have a Dell but then put a little Apple sticker over the Dell sign. Low maintenance. You can keep a woman like that happy with knockoff Coach purses bought in Chinatown and lots of cubic zirconium... :)
W..w..W - Willy Waterloo washes Warren Wiggins who is washing Waldo Woo.
I'd feel more comfortable with the "Tool" Bar.
"Educate the mind but never at the expense of the soul."~Blessed Basil Moreau
Please, please, a "Get the Facts" bar.
Nope. The Mac store will have the Genius Bar and the Microsoft store will have the "Genius" Bar.
Kwisatz Haderach
Sell the spice to CHOAM
This Mahdi took Shaddam's Throne
Yeah, but the Ultimate drinks are much more expensive than the others, but it's the only one with all the tasty ingredients!
Yeah, but do you really want to *talk* to a girl who would judge you based on your computer brand?
Yes!
A million times yes!
Ugh, do you know how many carbs are in FUD? You might as well get the Halloween Documents cookie if you're going to indulge that much.
God invented whiskey so the Irish would not rule the world.
In a way yes - women are after richer men, so given that Apples cost twice as much as the equivalent Windows branded PC there could be a subconcious motivating factor.
Dictated to Jeeves who is typing this into my MacBook Air for me. After this he will get me another vodka martini. No I won't.
Professor Karmadillo Songs of Science
It'll be a great place to hand out OpenOffice CD's on a Sunday afternoon. I love living in Seattle.
Is there anything better than clicking through Microsoft ads on Slashdot?
Well I did hear it was better than the "Windows Genuine DRMocha" since from what I understand the DRM causes serious bloating and gas, and who wants that?
ACs don't waste your time replying, your posts are never seen by me.