__/ [ Ian Hilliard ] on Monday 22 May 2006 19:39 \__
> Erik Funkenbusch wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 22 May 2006 16:00:06 GMT, The Ghost In The Machine wrote:
>>
>>> http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=1988754
>>
>> Personally, I don't think anyone will buy into this. It just doesn't make
>> sense. People hate that cell phones work this way, but they have no other
>> choice since cell phones have always worked in this way. OS's have
>> various choices, including staying with a version of Windows that doesn't
>> do this, or using a non-MS OS.
>
> For once I have to agree with you. People will not go for this if they can
> get alternatives. The question is how Microsoft intends to remove the
> alternatives, if that is at all possible.
>
> Ian
The miserable act of a very baffled company. Very relevant to this discussion
is an interview from earlier today (there was also a video interview with
Gates; about the future, or lack thereof, of Microsoft):
Counting the cost of counterfeiting
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| Do you think that some of the issue is that your licensing model is just
| a bit outdated? Google has got people used to the idea that they can get
| stuff free in turn for reading advertising--is that a model that Microsoft
| is considering?
|
| Alexander (head of Microsoft's antipiracy program): We are definitely
| looking at it. We are always trying to stay three or four years ahead of
| the market. It is certainly something that is discussed.
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http://news.com.com/2100-7348_3-6074831.html?part=rss&tag=6074831&subj=news
Also:
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| Microsoft moves to stem staff exodus
|
| Ballmer brings back the towels
|
| By Nick Farrell: Monday 22 May 2006, 15:21
|
| SOFTWARE GIANT Microsoft is facing a mass exodus of its staff to
| outfits like Google and some of the new-fangled Internet companies.
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http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=31871
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