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    Newsletter Issue #515: Why Should Anyone Trust Microsoft?

    October 11th, 2009

    As most of you know, Microsoft hasn’t had very good luck lately in getting cell phone makers to adobe Windows Mobile. Indeed, recent surveys show that the BlackBerry software, Apple iPhone and even Google’s Android are faring far better these days. The newly-released Windows Mobile 6.5 has gotten, to be generous, lukewarm reviews. Microsft’s response […]


    Did the Dean of Tech Journalists Gloss Over Windows 7 Problems?

    October 8th, 2009

    It’s widely agreed that columnist Walt Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal is the “dean” of tech journalists. He’s been at it as long as anyone, and his reviews merit serious attention from almost every corner of the industry. He’s even among the few on Apple’s preferred lists of journalists to get an early look at […]


    New FTC Rules May Stop Fake Windows Testimonials

    October 6th, 2009

    As most of you know, it’s been widely reported that Microsoft has long been “buying” favorable reviews by sending along new versions of Windows installed on powerful note-books to certain tech bloggers. It’s the sort of thing, of course, that you know but can’t always confirm, since it’s not as if a reviewer is going […]


    Apple and Flash: Still Missing in Action

    October 5th, 2009

    I have to wonder just what Apple is thinking by not coming to an agreement with Adobe over putting Flash on the iPhone. Just this week, Adobe has announced a new version of Flash, version 10.1, which will support loads of smartphone platforms. The press release mentions upcoming support for Palm’s WebOS, Google Android, Windows […]