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Google Launching Own OS, Steve Ballmer Begins Eating Like Mad.

July 8th, 2009
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Reports have surfaced that Google is preparing to launch its own operating system known as Chrome OS. Those in the know are whispering that - similar to Bing being an acronym for “Because It’s Not Google” - the wags at Google named their OS “Chrome” as an acronym for “Can Having Reliable OS = Microsoft Execution?”

In a related story, Steve Ballmer has begun eating everything in sight. Calls from his sponsor at Overeaters Anonymous have gone unanswered, and Microsoft employees are keeping their hands and feet away from his ravenous maw.

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Another Security Hole In IE. Microsoft Responds Quickly With More “We’re Cheaper Than Mac” Ads.

July 7th, 2009
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iebugApparently it takes a lot of work to scream “but we’re cheaper!” As Microsoft touted PCs running their operating system as less expensive than Macs on TV recently, it seems they weren’t paying attention to a BIG hole in IE security until it was already being exploited.

Mashable and others are reporting a hole that is actually being targeted by hackers as I write this post. You can fix it now by going here.

PC user Tom Latham responded to the report, “Security? I can’t afford to pay for security.”

But an IT director for a Fortune 500 company was quoted as saying they’re responding quickly to the threat. “We’re going to strengthen our Websense protection to make the Internet COMPLETELY unusable for our employees.”

Asked if integrating Macs into the company could alleviate the security issues without impacting productivity, the IT director shook his head. “Macs are more expensive. It’s much easier to force our employees to figure out 2-hour workarounds for tasks that should only take 30 seconds.”

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Anyone Heard Anything About This Digital TV Transition Thing?

June 11th, 2009
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digit_alI’m still checking my sources for confirmation, but the rumor on the street is that there is going to be a switch from analog TV transmissions to digital tomorrow. If this is true, it could mean real trouble for millions of Americans.

I am outraged that no one has mentioned this before. I mean, why didn’t the TV stations make us aware that something this game-changing might be happening? Why didn’t they interrupt our peaceful TV-viewing with annoying crawls throughout the night, constant commercials and special news broadcasts.

It’s simply ridiculous that the powers that be are springing this on us tomorrow with absolutely no warning.

Now, mind you, I don’t watch much over-the-air TV ever since I started downloading movies illegally reading more, but I’m pretty sure I’m right to be outraged about this.

-J

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Microsoft: No More Money For You!

June 11th, 2009
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microsoft_money_eMashable is reporting that Microsoft has decided to stop producing its personal finance program Microsoft Money because of the pressure from online planners like Mint.

This has caused bloggers around the globe to gleefully write headlines like:

“Microsoft Stops Making Money!”

“No More Money For Microsoft!”

“At Microsoft, It’s No Longer About The Money!”

“After Years Of Profits, Microsoft No Longer Making Money!”

In a related story, blog readers across the globe rolled their eyes and groaned a little bit.

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