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Microsoft Surface midnight release – Seriously?

One thing Microsoft has is a thick skin.  Over the last few years they have put me in mind of that person probably most of us know.  The one who … Continue reading

October 5, 2012 · 3 Comments

It’s rebranding time again for Microsoft! – Hotmail gets a new name & DanceFailLIVE

Every so often when the moon is full and perspiring Ballmer is in its third phase, Microsoft takes one of it’s products and changes its name re-brands it. I can’t … Continue reading

June 10, 2012 · 3 Comments

Microsoft take-down requests – needs its own house in order first?

By now its common knowledge that Google has released publically, figures on the takedown requests it has recieved from copyright holders and their affiliates.  Microsoft figured heavily in this release … Continue reading

May 28, 2012 · 7 Comments

More bad fortune for Nokia – The Microsoft disaster

Microsoft’s WP7 can be summarized by giving the example of a star collapsing in on itself – its dragging everything near it, in with it.  Nokia who to be fair … Continue reading

April 12, 2012 · 16 Comments

Windows declining market share – 6% drop for the product that gave you the BSOD.

Whilst Linux powered devices are celebrating a rather healthy Xmas (and 2011 in general) it seems the “lovable” Microsoft has yet more bad news on its hands.  Not content with … Continue reading

January 20, 2012 · 13 Comments

TechBytes Audiocast – Back for 2012! – A pre-Year 2 broadcast!

Intro music: “I fought the troll” by Tom Smith.  You can find more of his work here. Hosts: Tim (OpenBytes) Roy (Techrights) Rusty (The Show that Sux) TechBytes is back for 2012, Rusty … Continue reading

January 8, 2012 · 1 Comment

“Me too!” Microsoft gives social networking a go?

As if there is not enough evidence of Microsoft playing catch-up, there is now a “sneak” preview of Microsoft’s social networking service making the rounds in tech news. For many … Continue reading

November 16, 2011 · 2 Comments

TechBytes Audiocast – Episode 62 – 03/10/11 – “I told you so!”

Intro music: “I fought the troll” by Tom Smith.  You can find more of his work here. Hosts: Tim (OpenBytes) Roy (Techrights) (Notes taken/modified slightly from the original TechRights show notes) This latest … Continue reading

October 4, 2011 · 1 Comment

TechBytes Audiocast – Episode 60 – 22/09/11 – “Microsoft mischief, Patents, Statusnet and more!”

Intro music: “I fought the troll” by Tom Smith.  You can find more of his work here. Hosts: Tim (OpenBytes) Roy (Techrights) Rusty (The Show that Sux) (Notes taken from TechRights) We start … Continue reading

September 23, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Taking a look at Diaspora – Too little, too late?

The second article on social networking in a row has me feeling like I ‘m presenting an episode of BBC Click [1], but by the good fortune of chatting with … Continue reading

July 28, 2011 · 5 Comments
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