HARRY MCCRACKEN

 

The 10 Worst Microsoft Product Names of All Time

From Microsoft Bob to Windows Genuine Advantage, Microsoft has shown a real talent for unfortunate product names. Here are our picks for the worst — along with alternatives that might have worked better.

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Smartphone OS Showdown: iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Symbian

The 'smart' in smart phones comes from the software they run. Which operating system--iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, or Symbian--packs the most power, usability, and potential?

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First Look: Windows 7 Is a Big Fix for Vista

The improvements in Windows 7 to everything from user interface to memory management look highly promising.

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15 Ways Microsoft Can Reinvent Itself for the Post-Gates Era

Its cofounder is retiring, its latest big product has been vilified, and potential partners are spurning its advances. So what does Microsoft do to remain relevant? Here are 15 ideas.

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Apple iPhone 3G: Eight Unanswered Questions

What's with the plastic back, does the iPhone 3G have real GPS, what's the future of the iPod Touch, and many other questions spring to mind.

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