Observations about Microsoft, the world’s largest software vendor
There are always one or two in every crowd ... while others were either gloating that they hadn't been sucked into the world of Windows Vista, or complaining that they had and couldn't get out of it,... More >
The most important audience for today's press conference by Microsoft executives, the European Commission, is reserving judgment on whether the company's four-part plan for improved interoperabi... More >
A proxy fight may be in Microsoft's and Yahoo's near future, if reports today come to fruition. Rumors that secret renegotiations between Microsoft and Yahoo management are under way have been denied... More >
Perhaps as much as it needs to sharpen its overall Web strategy, Microsoft is working to stay relevant in the mobile game. For the first, there's the rocky but still viable Yahoo play . For the seco... More >
Finally. I know it's more accepted to root for the underdog, but I'll save that for the Super Bowl. There's a certain satisfaction in seeing the beginning of what is probably -- finally -- the acqui... More >

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