Microsoft
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When is a Netbook Not a Netbook?
Microsoft’s netbook pricing dilemma continues. It is tough to optimize for both unit share and revenue, but my former colleagues in Redmond remain undaunted. In our last installment, I suggested: Starter Edition seems to be dead on arrival (in fact, to go back to a stock soundbite, you can’t spell Starter Edition without the letters…
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Windows XP Really is Immortal
Yesterday I was wondering how Microsoft will price Windows 7 for the netbook market and speculated that Microsoft could always keep offering the immortal Windows XP if necessary. And just like that, the edict came down from upon high. This suggests the OEMs aren’t falling for Windows 7 Starter Edition and Home Premium will be…
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Notes from the Super Heavyweight Bout
A few observations on the super heavyweight, no-holds-barred, ultimate cage match between Google and Microsoft. Some of these have been rattling around in my head for a while so please excuse my inability to embrace the real-time “what are you thinking (or eating) this instant” Twitter aesthetic. Google’s Soft Landing Google’s Q4 and Q1 performance…