Submission + - Microsoft Tells Some Users No on Vista
kog777 writes: After years of delays and billions in development and marketing efforts, it would seem that Microsoft Corp. would want anyone who possibly can to buy its new Windows Vista operating system. Yet Microsoft is making it hard for Mac owners and other potentially influential customers to adopt the software.
Microsoft says the blockade is necessary for security reasons. But that is disputed. The circumstances might simply reflect a business decision Microsoft doesn't want to explain.
Submission + - Merrill Lynch: 30% of U.S. Households to Own Wii b
njkid1 writes: "According to a report in the Financial Times, the Wii's sales momentum is so strong that some analysts have upgraded their long-term outlooks for the console. Nintendo's new console just came off a very strong performance in January, easily selling more consoles than either the Xbox 360 or Sony's PS3.
http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=1530 9&ncid=AOLGAM000500000000022"
Submission + - Millions Carry a Torch for the Burning Crusade
njkid1 writes: "The massively multiplayer juggernaut from Blizzard recently extended its domination of the MMO space with its first expansion, Burning Crusade. The game immediately became the fastest selling PC title in North America upon its release. We take a look at why it's burning up the charts.
http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/toppers/?id=1530 7&ncid=AOLGAM000500000000022"
