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splen
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| MacScout67 wrote: | | If Microsoft wants to give Apple a real fight, they should bundle the Zune software with Vista |
Yeah, I guess the thing with itunes is that, even if you don't have an ipod it's a really cool way of keeping your music in one place. Ipod connectivity is only half the story.
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MacWaffler
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:36 am Post subject: |
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| MacScout67 wrote: | I got bored tonight and installed the Zune software on my Windows partition. As much as it hurts me to say this, the software actually looks pretty good. Sure it's a blatant rip off of iTunes, but there are a few cool things here and there. If Microsoft wants to give Apple a real fight, they should bundle the Zune software with Vista and eliminate that stupid point system to buy songs. Ok, I've seen enough, heading back to Tiger and iTunes.  |
They are using the same point system on Xbox Live and the upcoming Windows Marketplace as well, that point system isn't going any where soon. The system generally pretty confusing, I would expect a couple law suits to spring up eventually.
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picaman
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:14 am Post subject: |
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| MacScout67 wrote: | | they should bundle the Zune software with Vista and eliminate that stupid point system to buy songs. |
In typical Microsoft fashion, the Zune software doesn't work with Vista:
http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=2237
Unbelievable. So much for getting your early adopter base excited about your new product.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:18 am Post subject: |
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Would you let this man sell you anything?
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splen
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| MacWaffler wrote: | | Would you let this man sell you anything? |
Who is that guy?? I've seen him going crazy on youtube at a microsoft 'keynote' so I know he is connected with microsoft in some way, but what does he do?
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| splen wrote: | | MacWaffler wrote: | | Would you let this man sell you anything? |
Who is that guy?? I've seen him going crazy on youtube at a microsoft 'keynote' so I know he is connected with microsoft in some way, but what does he do? |
He's the new emperor, Steve Ballmer.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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| splen wrote: | | MacWaffler wrote: | | Would you let this man sell you anything? |
Who is that guy?? I've seen him going crazy on youtube at a microsoft 'keynote' so I know he is connected with microsoft in some way, but what does he do? |
| Quote: | Ballmer became Microsoft's 24th employee on June 11, 1980, the first business manager hired by Gates. He was initially offered a salary of $50,000 as well as a percentage of ownership of the company. When Microsoft was incorporated in 1981, Ballmer owned 8% of the company.
Ballmer has headed several divisions within Microsoft, including Operating Systems Development, Operations, and Sales and Support. In July 1998, he was promoted to president, and on January 13, 2000, he was named chief executive officer when Gates stepped down from that position.
While Gates retains control of technological vision, Ballmer handles company finances. In 2003, Ballmer sold 8.3% of his shareholdings, leaving him with a 4% stake in the company. The same year, Ballmer ended the Microsoft stock-options program,[citation needed] a program he himself was instrumental in setting up in the early 1990s which made so many of its employees millionaires.
Ballmer is currently the longest-serving employee of Microsoft. Ballmer married Connie Snyder (a Microsoft employee) and has three children. |
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That guy runs microsoft.
oh dear lord. there is no emoticon to express the stunned consternation I feel at this moment.
This man, who is appears to be cross between an escaped psychiatric patient:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvsboPUjrGc
And a used car salesman:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACkGO3YSEnU&mode=related&search=
Is in control of the largest software corporation on the planet.
It's not even funny.
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| splen wrote: |
Is in control of the largest software corporation on the planet.
It's not even funny. |
I've been saying for years Ballmer would be managing a Wal-Mart were it not for the pure luck of having met Bill Gates. 
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| splen wrote: | | Who is that guy?? I've seen him going crazy on youtube |
Just another typical PC user.  |
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That never gets old.
Someone brought a Zune into work today. I'm going take a look at it after lunch.
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| splen wrote: | | Who is that guy?? |
It's Uncle Fester, from the Addams family.
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That guy really freeks me out... 
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| picaman wrote: | | splen wrote: | | Who is that guy?? |
It's Uncle Fester, from the Addams family.
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| MacWaffler wrote: | | jah wrote: | | The Zune's graphical user interface makes the iPod's look like something straight out of the 90's. |
It looks like a standard text list interface to me, don't be distracted by they option to customize your background, which is the major difference. |
True man. Text is text, but the rest of the UI is pretty snazzy. I still like those backgrounds, and really dig the way album art is used. I also like some of the transitions and overlays. The controls, on the other hand, are a little clumsy. They really make you appreciate the click wheel. I can't wait to see Apple fire back with the 6G. I think it will sport a new UI too. |
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