Is Microsoft Silent Before a Deadly Storm?

M$FTjack writes "Discussions about Microsoft are all over the place, esp. with its recent delays to Vista. Some consider Microsoft to be doomed, while others say Microsoft is silent before a deadly storm. According to the article on CoolTechZone, the author believes that Microsoft will unleash an abundance of next-generation applications that will take everyone by surprise. From the article: 'So why am I citing all these examples? Simply because I think Microsoft is itself poised for a big leap. Despite all the rumors about Google and how it will topple Microsoft, I don't see that happening in the near future ... people (and I don't mean technology enthusiasts) will continue to purchase Microsoft products simply because of the sheer familiarity and comfort levels (BSoD et al) that they have with Microsoft software.'"

That is exactly how I work

[Mr.Dippy]

Sometimes when I eat a lot of burritos and drink a lot of beer I won't say anything for like 20 minutes and then I unleash my deadly storm! So if you see me silent in a taco bell then run!

Re:Microsoft is never silent before the storm.

[alexhs]

> Let's start with Vista. Fine, so it got delayed by a few months.

Gosh, that's the worst mispelling of six years I've ever seen!

It's not a mispelling, it's a twist. Vista only got delayed by a few months. Longhorn on the other hand... :)

Re:I trust Microsoft completely.....

[Necoras]

Microsoft is a lot like McDonalds... Both are global forces and probably aren't going anywhere soon. But you feel kinda guilty after buying anything from either of them, and you usually have a bad taste in your mouth for days...

Re:I doubt it

[umedia]

"Besides, Microsoft's marketing technique seems to be based on people knowing what are going to be in their applications before they are released. I think this is just wishful thinking."

Almost two years know and I'm still waiting for application and driver support for XP 64-bit.

The only storm ahead is the one in which fisherman Gates is played by Clooney... of course Gates ends up on an island of billions of dollars as the business world mops up the mess.

Re:Where's the picket sign? DOOM

[Itninja]

They have TONS and TONS of highly qualified techies

So with the 'obese American' factor figured in, that amounts to about, what, 20 guys?

Beware Office 2007, it is that good.

[LibertineR]

Office 2007 is absolultely killer software. It is really the first time since Office 95, where it is a must-upgrade. Betas are pretty stable, the new interfaces are well thought-out, its good stuff.

Re:I trust Microsoft completely.....

[cerberusss]

Strange. When reading your post, I mentally replaced Microsoft with the word "women". And it still made sense.

Re:Microsoft is never silent before the storm.

[Whiney Mac Fanboy]

Steve Jobs would never use my nickname.... no matter how much he deserves it :-)

Re:Beware Office 2007, it is that good.

[Anonymous Coward]

Office 2007 is absolultely killer software.

and let me guess, you're posting using its spell checker!

SBD

[Junior J. Junior III]

Silent? Deadly? I don't know, but they sure stink.

Polishing Apples

[djdavetrouble]

well, this is sooo true.....why a mp3 player is nothing more than a really small player piano....
with a battery instead of a foot pedal. and a digital file instead of a roll of paper with holes punched
into it. and instead of vibrating strings, there are little cones that vibrate directly next to your ear.
But a player piano never looked so shiny and cute and a player piano never played "Fuck the Police" or "Too Drunk to Fuck" ( I don't think ).
This is the genius of apple !
so, where is my book deal.

Re:Beware Office 2007, it is that good.

[lucabrasi999]

What does it give me that Office 2003 doesn't?

Well, according to the FAQ's that Microsoft provides on Office 2007 [microsoft.com]:

What's new in the 2007 Microsoft Office system?

The 2007 release presents newly designed menus and toolbars as well as new features that businesses and individual computer users can use to complete tasks more quickly and easily.

What's new in Office Word 2007?

Office Word 2007 includes new tools that help you create more professional-looking documents in less time, build documents more easily from frequently used content, and produce professional-looking letters, proposals, datasheets, and other documents fast. Quick formatting capabilities help you rapidly apply a new look and feel to your documents, and the new Live Preview capabilities give you a quick look at any changes you make.

Obviously, it's time to pull out the check book and send more of your money to Redmond.

You forgot the most important similarity

[Spy der Mann]

... the day you buy from either of them you get an awful infection.

Re:Microsoft is never silent before the storm.

[fatboy]

Longhorn is the biggest failed project in software development history, at least in the private sector. The previous record holder would be IBM Office Vision.

What about Bob?

Re:Microsoft is never silent before the storm.

[Hitch]

http://imdb.com/title/tt0103241/ [imdb.com]

Tamagochi addon

[Petersson]

Maybe Microsoft is reviving Tamagotchi technology http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamagotchi [wikipedia.org] and is incorporating it into Vista. In other words, if user will not take care of the system (defragment disk, remove viruses, worms and spyware, apply patches) the system will die.

No, wait, this is the way Windows already works..