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Re: [News] Zune -- The Forgotten Gadget

Roy Schestowitz wrote: 

> At Least Microsoft Still Has Vista.....
> 
> ,----[ Quote ]
>| Ad spending is up, people can't find other Zune users, and
>| the device itself has now fallen out of the top ten all
>| the way to spot #65 on Amazon's top sellers list of
>| electronics. 
> `----
> 
> http://biz.yahoo.com/seekingalpha/061214/22449_id.html?.v=1

My daughter is not interested.  Zune has limited sites you can 
purchase music from, compared to other players.

> Also caught this one...
> 
> Peter Molyneux On Connecting With Computer Games
> 
> ,----[ Quote ]
>| Peter Molyneux has designed a number of classic computer
>| games, including Fable, Black & White and Populous. His
>| Lionhead Studios is now part of Microsoft.
> `----
> 
> http://www.forbes.com/2006/12/10/peter-molyneaux-games-tech_
> cx_de_games06_1212molyneaux.html?partner=yahootix 
> 
> They are taking over gamemekers and this can restrict
> platform/console choice. This is not an isolated instance.

It makes you wonder where the US Federal Trade Commission is.  
An independent game maker would make other ports, Apple and 
Linux if there is a market.  Buying out top makers limits 
competition.

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HPT

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