"How does Windows Marketplace determine product and reseller selection?
Products and reseller data are provided by reputable third-party suppliers. Windows Marketplace does not favor products or reseller selection in any way. Windows Marketplace lists -- but doesn't provide preferential treatment - to Microsoft products."
Joel is right on the money. Microsoft takes great care of its employees (I used to be one), but these issues and more are what caused me to eventually choose another path.
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Or, more simply, some third-party vendor thought it would be funny to list it. I doubt it was a Microsoft employee.
From the Windows Marketplace FAQs:
"How does Windows Marketplace determine product and reseller selection?
Products and reseller data are provided by reputable third-party suppliers. Windows Marketplace does not favor products or reseller selection in any way. Windows Marketplace lists -- but doesn't provide preferential treatment - to Microsoft products."
Heh. All your personality are belong to us.
Joel is right on the money. Microsoft takes great care of its employees (I used to be one), but these issues and more are what caused me to eventually choose another path.
Guilty until proven innocent. That's why I pay taxes.