Science - Technology: October 2009 Archives

The Associated Press: With Windows 7 and new designs, PCs looking better:

"Microsoft has more to contend with than computers running other operating systems. People have begun to use such gadgets as the iPhone as tiny mobile computers.

But Ballmer scorns the idea that smart phones could unseat PCs as the technology of choice for on-the-go consumers.

'Let's face it, the Internet was designed for the PC. The Internet is not designed for the iPhone,' Ballmer said. 'That's why they've got 75,000 applications — they're all trying to make the Internet look decent on the iPhone.'"

(Via Google News.)

Now that's so stupid, I'm embarrassed for him.

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iphone, microsoft, apple

Mac sales 'defy all logic,' says analyst | Mac | Macworld:

"Apple could grab more market share if it lowered prices, but O’Donnell wasn't holding his breath. ‘The talk on the street is a $799 notebook,’ he said, referring to persistent rumors that Apple will introduce a lower-priced MacBook this year. ‘But I don’t think they care about prices. They’re all about making profit.’"

(Via MacWorld.)

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