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Microsoft Holds iPhone Funeral Event

Posted by samzenpus on from the buried-alive dept.

theodp writes "TechFlash reports that Microsoft celebrated the completion and upcoming launch of Windows Phone 7 on Friday with a 'Windows Phone Pride Parade' complete with zombies, a 'Thriller' Dance, and pallbearers carrying a giant iPhone. 'These kind of "ship" parties are common throughout the industry,' explained Microsoft communications VP Frank Shaw. 'It's a great way for teams that have worked overtime to create a kick-ass product blow off steam and have a little fun.'"

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  1. What about the rest of the family? by bcohen5055 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Did I miss the windows vista funeral? How about Windows ME when was that? I had a great obituary prepared

    1. Re:What about the rest of the family? by digitig · · Score: 5, Funny

      Vista? It's still alive

      I think "undead" is the term.

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    2. Re:What about the rest of the family? by AmigaMMC · · Score: 5, Funny

      The Zune might not have killed the iPOD but it still remains a much better product. Just like Zune 2.0 software is light years ahead of iTunes 10. I've owned a Zune first Gen., I own a Zune HD, I've used iPods all flavors and i own and iPhone 4 which I don't use for music, yuck! And... yeah, Zune wins for compatibility with standards as well as human interface.