Tag: microsoft
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My delicious.com bookmarks for June 2nd through June 7th
iCloud’s real purpose is to kill Windows – "What this requires from Apple is a bold move that Microsoft would never make: Jobs is going to sacrifice the Macintosh in order to kill Windows. He isn’t beating Windows, he’s making Windows inconsequential." Microsoft joins pre-emptive patent protection program – Software patents are not really popular,…
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My delicious.com bookmarks for February 10th through February 14th
The Mac App Store: It’s an honor thing – "Apple’s approach is simple. It’s an honor thing. The company believes that, given the choice, people will do the right thing. It also understands that anti-piracy techniques don’t stop pirates, but they do get in the way of honest users." Nokia’s 15-year tango to avoid Microsoft…
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My delicious.com bookmarks for July 31st through August 3rd
In pictures: Satellite eye on Earth – July – Awesome images. Amber Ale: Brewing Beer From 45-Million-Year-Old Yeast – Science, history and beer, and all in one story. How could I not bookmark this article? Microsoft's Long, Slow Decline – "The evidence is staring Microsoft’s leadership in the face that they have lost the most…
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My delicious.com bookmarks for July 9th through July 17th
The giant Apollo 11 post – The best of the web on the 40th anniversary of the moon landing. Year two – Nice analysis of where the App Store need to change in order to keep both customers and developers happy. Let's all take a deep breath and get some perspective – "[Google are] starting…
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My delicious.com bookmarks for April 14th through April 17th
These are my links for April 14th through April 17th: Three Cheers for Afghan Women – it's a little depressing to think that, as the article notes, this is actually progress. Audio slideshow: Sir Clement Freud – I only really know Clement Freud for his contribution to Just A Minute. I remember that I wasn't…
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Eight Best Computer Books
It’s been over five years since I last told you about my favourite computer and programming related books (don’t believe the date on that article. It’s been edited lightly a couple of times since I first posted it). Having said that, some things have not changed. The vast majority of books on the shelves of…