Month: June 2012

  • On Microsoft’s Surface…

    For those who didn’t see it, Microsoft’s mystery announcement yesterday was the introduction of the Microsoft Surface–their “answer to the iPad.” You can watch the video here. Personally, I think last night’s presentation was a step in the right direction for Microsoft, but only a step, when what they really needed was a jump. RIM…

  • Why I Feel it Necessary to Correct Stuff

    Consider this scenario: you receive an email, or come across something online that concerns you, upsets you, worries you, excites you, woos you, or renews your faith in humanity. You share it with your friends on facebook… either to warn them, or to warm their heart, too, depending on the context. Then some jerk decides…

  • Windows 8 is Getting There…

    I like what Microsoft is trying to do with Windows 8. I really do. But they still have three fundamental flaws they don’t seem able to overcome. They still have Ballmer at the helm. Get someone with a character like Jeff Bezos or Tim Cook and they’d be all set. They still don’t have a…