Tuesday, May 7, 2002

via Wired News: What's going on? Apple Ousts Coder for Being Young What is this all about? It seems like 15 year old Finlay Dobbie has had his access to ADC blocked. It seems that Apple does not cotton to the idea of having minors in the group. Surely there is a way of allowing minors to participate. A parent or guardian should be able to sign-off for them. What a great learning opportunity for young people, to be part of a computing virtual lab? Apple reconsider, get Finlay back on board and start recruiting others! [Radio X Neophyte] 9:23:33 PM    Comments []

The Beginning of the End for Microsoft?. Two decades ago, Microsoft made a name for itself with its cutthroat business style and extremely influential marketing force. Having innovated very little, instead copying several aspects of UNIX, DOS and Mac OS, the company elevated its position through shrewd business tactics more often than through the merits of its software. [osOpinion] 9:21:39 PM    Comments []

Compulsory Windows: for Macs, and people without PCs?. Outstanding new MS educaiton (sic) initiatives... [The Register] 1:21:28 PM    Comments []