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New Microsoft Strategy

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the meet-the-new-boss dept.

A New York Times story reports that Microsoft has unveiled a big shift in its internet strategy. "Software as a service," no "dogmatic commitment" to the Intel platform, and new hardware (a low-cost NC). Plus a revamped MSN, a portal for businesses, and free ham sandwiches for everyone (well, maybe next year). Other news reports are more skeptical, saying "Strategy-less" and "Nothing new."

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  1. Mmm.... ham.... by sterwill · · Score: 4

    If Microsoft was giving away ham sandwiches, I might be convinced to start liking them as a company. Of course, my shift in opinion rests on the assumption that the mayonnaise will not be rancid, the ham isn't really from a cow, and I won't be forced to upgrade to larger mustard packets half-way through my meal.

    Remember, you is what you am; a cow don't make ham.

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  2. Stand by for lawsuit. by Black+Parrot · · Score: 4

    I thought "Me Too!" was a service mark of AOL. Micorsoft is probably going to find themselves in court again over this one....

    Seriously, this whole thing is funny as Hell. After all the bullturf about how innovative Micorsoft is and what a visionary Bill Gates is, a single announcement from Sun makes them stop on a dime and announce a new vision setting the company off in a direction 179 degrees away from where they've been headed since... since... since last time this happened. With all the visionaries, futurists, seers, shamans, astrologers, and hinge-with-butt-straps designers on board, why do they always let someone else announce The Next Big Thing (TM) first?

    The only thing that could make this richer would be for Sun to come out tomorrow and say "Just Kidding!"

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  3. Top 10 Surprises by meersan · · Score: 5
    Top 10 Surprises in Microsoft's New Internet Strategy

    10) Competitors now to be broiled in lemon butter before being swallowed whole
    9) Software will be offered as services, due Microsoft's stellar performance in the service department
    8) Windows refund requests to be considered by an additional layer of management before being rejected
    7) Brand-new innovative network computing device bears no resemblance whatsoever to Sun's network computing devices
    6) Windows2000 slogan announced -- Windows2000: Not Just the Kitchen Sink
    5) Bill Gates' charitable contributions not directly tied to Microsoft's PR engine
    4) Plan to increase worker productivity by allowing play of Civ:CTP during coffee breaks
    3) Plan to dock all workers playing Linux version of Civ:CTP during said coffee breaks
    2) Customers who sign up for 3 years of MSN to get free PC, rebate, small Carribean island
    1) There's a strategy!

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