Wall Street speaks — the days of Microsoft growth are over
Yesterday, Microsoft reported record revenue and massive earnings, in what must be considered a blowout fourth quarter at a time when the country remains in the economic doldrums. Today, its stock price dropped. What gives? Wall Street has spoken: It believes the days of big growth at the company are over.
Blogging gets new life
Social media like Twitter and Facebook aren't killing blogging. Social media make blogging stronger.
Is Microsoft stock suffering from a “Ballmer discount”?
Microsoft reported record revenue in the fourth quarter, plus a big jump in profits. But no matter the reaction of the stock market to the results, there are those within Microsoft who believe the company's stock price is being held down by Steve Ballmer's poor stewardship --- that the stock suffers from what they call the "Ballmer discount." And there's evidence that for the first time, a coterie of Microsoft insiders would like to see Ballmer go.
Regulate Google? Why not? It worked great for BP
A recent editorial in the New York Times argues that Google has become so important that it requires oversight to be sure its search engine algorithm is fair. But the Times fails to show that there are any problems at Google, or that government regulation would help.
Is Apple about to beat Microsoft in total revenue?
What once seemed impossible may be about to happen: This week, Apple may surpass Microsoft in quarterly revenue for the first time ever. It's yet one more piece of evidence that that age of the PC is fading, and the age of mobile gadgets is the future.
Can Windows kill the Internet?
Thanks to the latest Windows security exploit, we may just get to find out.
Critical Windows vuln. in .LNK files = Stuxnet (and IE IV)
Eeek! All versions of Microsoft Windows have a nasty shortcut-file vulnerability, it has emerged. Simply displaying the icon of a crafty .LNK file will cause malware infection. The Stuxnet worm has already been quietly exploiting the flaw for some time. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers ponder panicing. Not to mention ImprovEverywhere: A New Hope...
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