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March 20, 2006

What will be big for Microsoft in 2006?


Well, Microsoft will be launching it's biggest lineup of products ever. Our software maker will ship two critical products: Windows Vista, its next-generation operating system; and Office 12, a package that includes updated versions of Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. Its Xbox 360 is already on store shelves worldwide, albeit in short supply, and gamers who bought the consoles will now expect a steady flow of thrilling new games.
Since we have already began to dominate in internet, games, and software it is now time for us to advance in these areas.
We have already made 95% of the market share in explorer and now we must make a search engine to rival that of Google. Who is now planning on combining with AOL in there search engines. So we must work hard to defend our turf. We have been critisized for our slow product development cycle, lack of agility, and inability to capture emerging market opportunities. So for sure you will see a revamped Microsoft for 2006. So get ready to see a new wave of products.

March 6, 2006

What are the drawbacks of Instant Messaging?

Like e-mail ,IM can get out of hand. Since it is essentially always on, it is too easy for instant messaging to become distracting and annoying instead of a useful. While many companies are beginning to try instant messaging to help promote productivity, a few are uninstalling their IM programs because employees were being interrupted too frequently. Some, too, have started "lockdown" policies, banning wireless IM devices from meetings in order to miminize interruptions. People who use IM for personal or business purposes should use it discriminately, and should take advantage of features that prevent unwanted incoming messages.
Unlike e-mail, people who need to keep a record of what is being said should not use instant messaging. E-mail messages can be kept and referred to at a later date. Instant message programs do not record what is said, so users usually need to print or save each screen if they want to keep the conversation.
The biggest issue as you may well know the article is mostly about is the instant messaging compatibilty. Four major different systems are a float right now but none of the users are able to communicate with one another.
So there are drawbacks to Instant Messaging but it is a standard these days and many find it useful and entertaining as of now.