scarykitties on 23/10/2009 at 14:11
So, I came across (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2u-2QAI888) this, which introduces Microsoft's new operating system (that's the software on which the computer runs, by the way, in case you didn't know, just so you now know, don't thank me for letting you know). I've used Windows 7 since I first was able to
totally legally acquire (legally) a legal copy of the legal beta and release candidates in a legal fashion. I love it--I've not had any problems whatsoever with compatibility (since I regularly play several old games, such as Neverwinter Nights and Thiefs 1 and 2, as well as relatively newer but still old games such as Doom 3 (as of TDM's release) and Thief 3, as well as top-of-the-line games, because maxing out graphics specs to challenge my expensive top-of-the-line hardware makes my penis feel less small).
However, uh-oh, apparently Microsoft has some competition! Whoops, according to the video, Microsoft had better look out for...
Apple! Watch out, oh titan of PC functionality, for there is a swelling growth on your ass, threatening to overtake you! Well, as long as there is any worthwhile gaming on the PC,
that's sure not going to happen. Sure, Macs are great if you like to edit video, swim the tubes, and be an insufferable douchebag, but really nothing else. Save some exceptions, if you want gaming, you go PC. If you want to, say, create some 3D models for a game in 3ds max, you go PC. Honestly, gaming is what holds the PC above the Macintosh in and of itself, but in my lonely and pointless life, that's a world of difference.
The video also says that Microsoft has a new threat--Google's new cloud-computing approach, where a simple terminal accesses a more powerful computer elsewhere that contains all the programs and data, all over the Internet. Hrm... I wonder how many frames per second I could get on a maxed-out version of Crysis if it was being run on a computer in Europe and I was choking my 6Gbps connection to play. Sure, it may be great if all you do is spelunk in the interwaters, but how is cloud computing going to speed up everyday tasks, like cybering with my mom, writing that term paper on the history of sodomy, or pasting Hitler's face over pictures of Obama?
Do discuss. Is Microsoft really under threat, or is its biggest competition its own ineptness in creating consistently good operating systems?
Briareos H on 23/10/2009 at 14:23
Quote Posted by scarykitties
in my lonely and pointless life, that's a world of difference.
the crux of the matter
or
current state of gaming on the pc platform
or
who plays on the pc anymore ?
or
why we're all old farts doomed to disappear
Kolya on 23/10/2009 at 16:13
I had a few good laughs, thanks scarykitties! But really, the question of Apple vs. Microsoft is hardly worth a discussion. Great post anyway, keep it up. :)
Enchantermon on 23/10/2009 at 16:22
Quote Posted by scarykitties
Sure, it may be great if all you do is spelunk in the interwaters, but how is cloud computing going to speed up everyday tasks, like cybering with my mom, writing that term paper on the history of sodomy, or pasting Hitler's face over pictures of Obama?
A few classmates and I did a research project about this shortly before ChromeOS was announced. Part of our presentation pointed out that this sort of system will not be a complete replacement for PCs (or Macs), but rather a compliment to them. If it results in people spending less money for a smaller, more resource-friendly (plastics, metal, etc) machine, then I think it's a great idea. For people who just want to surf the internet, check their e-mail or use IM programs, this would be a cost-effective solution. Even if you're writing a paper, what computer access do you need? Word and the internet. That's something that could be easily served over an internet connection.
All that said, Microsoft has nothing to fear, really. They still hold the gaming market. They might lose some of their business market to cloud computing, depending on how reliable the service becomes, but they'll still do very well for themselves.
ZylonBane on 23/10/2009 at 16:34
"Cloud computing" is nothing more than thin-client computing with a fresh coat of marketweasel stank.
DarkForge on 23/10/2009 at 16:38
Quote Posted by Enchantermon
Even if you're writing a paper, what computer access do you need? Word and the internet.
Hell, not even the Internet, strictly speaking. Even in this day and age, books still have their uses.
june gloom on 23/10/2009 at 16:40
scarykitties' post made my respect for him jump up a notch. Thanks for the laugh.
Aerothorn on 23/10/2009 at 17:01
Him? For some reason I've always assumed scarykitties was female. Maybe it's the name?
Anyway, yeah, sloppy reporting, but what else is new.
That said, I certainly don't agree with them saying Microsoft has been "battered by the recession". Profits are down a third? BOO HOO. Many businesses are LOSING money, and Microsoft is just making somewhat less billions. And I'm not picking on Microsoft here - other than shaving off a few jobs they've never made any self-pitying claims, and continue to do things like shower their interns with gifts.
scarykitties on 23/10/2009 at 17:31
Speaking of Windows 7, Microsoft has (
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,569268,00.html?test=latestnews) partnered up with Burger King to release the Windows 7 Whopper in Japan. For a limited time only (guess how many days), the Japanese can get a delicious heart attack with their new operating system. It's about time that someone worked towards (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCHhWX205bY) Americanizing those smart-ass, scrawny Japanese. We'll make them dumb and fat yet, comrades!
Now if only Apple had released a Mac Attack super-burger with Snow Leopard, I would have a legitimate excuse for insisting that unhealthy foods are part of the computing experience.
Swiss Mercenary on 23/10/2009 at 18:28
Quote Posted by Aerothorn
That said, I certainly don't agree with them saying Microsoft has been "battered by the recession". Profits are down a third? BOO HOO. Many businesses are LOSING money, and Microsoft is just making somewhat less billions. And I'm not picking on Microsoft here - other than shaving off a few jobs they've never made any self-pitying claims, and continue to do things like shower their interns with gifts.
And that's not even anything new. I can be mistaken, but I believe that Microsoft's policy is to, every year, get rid of the "worst" 5% of their work force.
All they did was take the opportunity provided to them by the recession to shave off a few more when the market crashed.
