Many people are taking a hard look at Windows, just not those at Microsoft, at least not those within the Windows group. Randall Stross, writing in the paper of record, makes some observations which are painfully obvious to everyone not working on the Windows team:
Painfully visible are the inherent design deficiencies of a foundation [...]
Entries from June 2008
With Gates retired, time to take a hard look at Windows?
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June 30, 2008 at 8:07am
by thecodepounder
Google and ‘Family Guy’ creator strike deal on web exclusive
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June 30, 2008 at 7:26am
by thecodepounder
Interesting.
In September, Seth MacFarlane, creator of “Family Guy” on television, will unveil a carefully guarded new project called “Seth MacFarlane’s Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy.” Unlike “Family Guy,” which is broadcast on Fox, this animation series will appear exclusively on the Internet.
The innovative part involves the distribution plan. Google will syndicate the program using its AdSense [...]
Entertainment · Internet · Technology · Television
The Tunguska Event 100 years later
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June 30, 2008 at 6:41am
by thecodepounder
100 years ago today, the Tunguska Event occurred.
Environment / Weather · History · Science · Space · Uncategorized
Interesting…
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June 27, 2008 at 11:05pm
by thecodepounder
I still can’t find a story about the U. S. Extreme Court reducing punitive damages in the Exxon Valdez case from $2.5 billion to $17.38 on FoxNews.com. Hmmm.
Crime and Punishment · Environment / Weather · Government / Law · News · Politics
Say halo to my little friend
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June 27, 2008 at 2:13pm
by thecodepounder
I just love Phil Plait’s sense of humor.
Humor · Religion · Skepticism / Rational-Critical Thought
iPhone 2.0 software to go “gold master” today?
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June 27, 2008 at 8:08am
by thecodepounder
Gizmodo says “highly probable,” citing “sources inside the Cupertino’s iPhone software development effort.”
Apple · Can't Wait! · Entertainment · Games and Gaming · Internet · Movies · Music · Personal Computing · Technology · Television · Wireless / Mobile · iPod / iPhone / iTunes
U.S. seeks dismissal of “end of the world” (LHC) case
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June 27, 2008 at 7:12am
by thecodepounder
This is pretty funny.
EA announces Spore Galactic Edition
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June 26, 2008 at 2:57pm
by thecodepounder
EA has announced that they will release a “special edition” of the hugely anticipated game Spore, called Spore Galactic Edition. The Galactic Edition will contain extra goodies and will, apparently, be released along with Spore on September 7, 2008.
[via The Apple Blog]
Can't Wait! · Entertainment · Games and Gaming
Penn Jillette remembers George Carlin
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June 26, 2008 at 2:08pm
by thecodepounder
“Penn Remembers Carlin” at iTricks.com. Wish they’d linked or otherwise cited their source…
Entertainment · Humor · News · Skepticism / Rational-Critical Thought
Bush urges Iraqis to pass amendment banning gay marriage
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June 26, 2008 at 1:48pm
by thecodepounder
I missed this back in March, but it’s priceless.