Most Active Articles 2009-11-25T00:23:10.812-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:microsoft-vs-apple Harry McCracken hmccracken736 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10442038390892956444-b08b7e5369a72bd0043ac9ef42fecca4 2009-11-12T10:45:59.276-05:00

Uninformed opinion or Freudian slip? That question remains after a Microsoft partner program executive said earlier this week that the new Windows 7 desktop operating system was inspired by the look and feel of Apple's Mac OS X operating system.

Uninformed opinion or Freudian slip? That question remains after a Microsoft partner program executive said earlier this week that the new Windows 7 desktop operating system was inspired by the look and feel of Apple's Mac OS X operating system. http://www.crn.com/software/221601450;jsessionid=MKV1KMLOO4GFRQE1GHPCKHWATMY32JVN Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 64 64 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4749214358660418063-413a99a258d9eb18878e1252f7d87422 2009-10-25T11:44:02.046-04:00

In a week full of news from Apple and Microsoft, one thing that stood out was the contrast between the two company's earnings reports with Apple having a quarter for the ages, while Microsoft's wasn't as *bad* as analysts expected -- faint praise indeed..

In a week full of news from Apple and Microsoft, one thing that stood out was the contrast between the two company's earnings reports with Apple having a quarter for the ages, while Microsoft's wasn't as *bad* as analysts expected -- faint praise indeed.. http://www.daniweb.com/news/story233180.html Ron Miller rmiller046 186 184 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15162267938841431870-5fbc21f793e2b867506d0025c49bcdad 2009-11-07T13:59:00.776-05:00

After learning that Microsoft opened a Win7-themed cafe, it got me wondering what a cafe would like if it ran in the same style of the OS it was named for...

After learning that Microsoft opened a Win7-themed cafe, it got me wondering what a cafe would like if it ran in the same style of the OS it was named for... http://www.daniweb.com/news/story236836.html Ron Miller rmiller046 69 68 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11766656320728411564-21ef26832fed05f8bbd00cb41c7edc6e 2009-10-23T14:47:00.000-04:00

Arizona is home to the first Microsoft Store. Brighton, UK is home to yet another Apple Store. The stunning difference is captured in video.

Arizona is home to the first Microsoft Store. Brighton, UK is home to yet another Apple Store. The stunning difference is captured in video. http://pixobebo.com/index.php/pixonomy/newslinks/microsoft_vs._apple_a_tale_of_two_stores/ 129 128 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10571646018449761057-da3348095031180282cc6af79ecb4bbf 2009-04-16T10:01:45.037-04:00

Windows expert Preston Gralla was challenged to work with Apple's MacBook Air for two weeks. Will he ever go back to a PC?

Windows expert Preston Gralla was challenged to work with Apple's MacBook Air for two weeks. Will he ever go back to a PC? http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9131558 Sharon Machlis smachlis691 319 318 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9777362087495871207-5aa18e2969cf50a7a9207b282f7ccc31 2009-10-20T12:52:12.128-04:00

BW's Arik Hesseldahl reports: Hot on the heels of its knockout earnings report from last night, Apple is seizing more attention today with a significant upgrade to its consumer PC lines...

BW's Arik Hesseldahl reports: Hot on the heels of its knockout earnings report from last night, Apple is seizing more attention today with a significant upgrade to its consumer PC lines... http://www.businessweek.com/technology/ByteOfTheApple/blog/archives/2009/10/apple_announces.html Shirley Brady sbrady224 30 29 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1159004137201299385-ef711a978253a271d8d2d99fe6b5c9e3 2009-10-21T16:11:00.462-04:00

It's supposed to be Windows 7's big week, but other news just seems to keep getting in the way. And it's not just competitors like the news coming out of Apple this week, it's big announcements coming from inside Microsoft too.

It's supposed to be Windows 7's big week, but other news just seems to keep getting in the way. And it's not just competitors like the news coming out of Apple this week, it's big announcements coming from inside Microsoft too. http://www.daniweb.com/news/story232060.html Ron Miller rmiller046 33 33 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14795086603306033535-6a2ad0109a369662038c89b5ba97e868 2009-10-14T20:59:32.944-04:00

How Sam Moreau and his eclectic team of architects, industrial designers, and writers created the "Wow!" features of Microsoft's new operating system.

How Sam Moreau and his eclectic team of architects, industrial designers, and writers created the "Wow!" features of Microsoft's new operating system. http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/140/windows-into-the-soul.html Thomas Huynh thuynh381 30 28 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4251316696231029181-a2f1fda6115f1debdd92617eeaa55bed 2009-03-02T13:56:18.470-05:00

Melinda Gates told Vogue she'd love to buy Apple products, but Bill won't let her.

Melinda Gates told Vogue she'd love to buy Apple products, but Bill won't let her. http://i.gizmodo.com/5162674/iphones-and-ipods-banned-at-gates-home Shirley Brady sbrady224 153 152 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9112108836967749856-dfcce726422ebab7045169238e424df0 2009-10-16T19:10:28.508-04:00

Microsoft Corp's (MSFT.O) first store looks ready to open in an upscale Phoenix valley city in the next few days, as the software maker takes its first step in trying to match rival Apple Inc's (AAPL).

Microsoft Corp's (MSFT.O) first store looks ready to open in an upscale Phoenix valley city in the next few days, as the software maker takes its first step in trying to match rival Apple Inc's (AAPL). http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssTechMediaTelecomNews/idUSN1636491620091016 Thomas Huynh thuynh381 10 9 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17440662517777348828-81c74a98e3b53852c9374c45853c97b3 2009-04-17T12:25:06.295-04:00

The latest series of ads have left me wondering why Microsoft is targeting Apple at all, and if they are really rivals for the same business. I spoke to Dave Caolo, who is co-lead blogger at TUAW.com to get his view.

The latest series of ads have left me wondering why Microsoft is targeting Apple at all, and if they are really rivals for the same business. I spoke to Dave Caolo, who is co-lead blogger at TUAW.com to get his view. http://www.daniweb.com/blogs/entry4247.html Ron Miller rmiller046 83 83 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3187357689455980064-102eb8bfa841cd5455374487ff004a68 2009-01-29T09:16:22.078-05:00

Last week Apple and Microsoft released fourth quarter MP3 player sales figures and the numbers were a startling contrast. On one hand you had Microsoft with a 54 percent drop off in sales from the fourth quarter last year. On the other, you had Apple, selling a record number of iPods (again).

Last week Apple and Microsoft released fourth quarter MP3 player sales figures and the numbers were a startling contrast. On one hand you had Microsoft with a 54 percent drop off in sales from the fourth quarter last year. On the other, you had Apple, selling a record number of iPods (again). http://www.daniweb.com/blogs/entry3880.html Ron Miller rmiller046 123 122 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15298601339400271437-b91eca2527e55e7cb22716fc94ec47d5 2009-03-02T23:13:06.463-05:00

In the past decade Apple’s competitive strategy against Microsoft has been to remove the obstacles to using Apple computers. Apple did not go on an out-and-out orgy of innovation that humbled the PC and convinced people that they really should switch vendors.

In the past decade Apple’s competitive strategy against Microsoft has been to remove the obstacles to using Apple computers. Apple did not go on an out-and-out orgy of innovation that humbled the PC and convinced people that they really should switch vendors. http://havemacwillblog.com/2009/02/18/microsoft-the-bootleg-apple-strategy-and-why-it-will-fail/ Robin Bloor rbloor306 103 103 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9044345667516731288-5f65d5fee95d87b088cef19cfc9468ce 2009-03-27T17:15:00.276-04:00

Microsoft's latest ad (see video link) has set off a class war between Windows and Mac fanboys. If you haven't seen the ad, shopper Lauren tries to...

Microsoft's latest ad (see video link) has set off a class war between Windows and Mac fanboys. If you haven't seen the ad, shopper Lauren tries to... http://www.pcworld.com/article/162084/microsoft_hits_apple_where_it_hurts.html Shirley Brady sbrady224 90 90 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8620942888597231305-3277c8ec687ae9bf74513a0ce7f0d6a4 2009-04-10T10:31:15.938-04:00

Microsoft’s series of attack ads against Apple continues with the release of the third “Laptop Hunter” commercial, based around the experience of a mother and her son deciding to buy a less expensive, Windows-based entertainment notebook.

Microsoft’s series of attack ads against Apple continues with the release of the third “Laptop Hunter” commercial, based around the experience of a mother and her son deciding to buy a less expensive, Windows-based entertainment notebook. http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Midmarket/Microsoft-Launches-Its-Third-Mac-Attack-537310/ Shirley Brady sbrady224 76 76 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1473788529698810444-961ea1463ff7bd401740394694cbb57b 2009-02-23T08:27:39.694-05:00

Microsoft's latest strategy to open retail stores, not only copies Apple, it fails to take into account the horrible economy and a dearth of Microsoft branded retail products.

Microsoft's latest strategy to open retail stores, not only copies Apple, it fails to take into account the horrible economy and a dearth of Microsoft branded retail products. http://www.daniweb.com/blogs/entry4030.html Ron Miller rmiller046 96 96 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17307151153484047747-96c4ffd4769be7451d5eed4fca030596 2009-04-25T15:19:21.089-04:00

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer used the economy as an excuse for his company's first quarterly loss in 23 years as a public company, but if his big rivals were making money, it begs the question, why was Microsoft doing so poorly?

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer used the economy as an excuse for his company's first quarterly loss in 23 years as a public company, but if his big rivals were making money, it begs the question, why was Microsoft doing so poorly? http://www.daniweb.com/blogs/entry4279.html Ron Miller rmiller046 54 54 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3475237624051853151-37a17574f45912ef866bf309fb525d94 2009-10-11T19:47:16.170-04:00

I have to say that I really hate the term "fan boy." It's usually used as a dismissive term to put down someone who speaks favorably of a product. It suggests that if you like a particular brand, it must mean that you blindly support everything that...

I have to say that I really hate the term "fan boy." It's usually used as a dismissive term to put down someone who speaks favorably of a product. It suggests that if you like a particular brand, it must mean that you blindly support everything that... http://www.daniweb.com/news/story229385.html Ron Miller rmiller046 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1700763618817204260-e2fa7c0ef8fb83cb4a0b9f8f694dfdf7 2009-04-02T11:26:16.974-04:00

Windows 7 adoption stalls, Mac OS X poised to break 10% mark

Windows 7 adoption stalls, Mac OS X poised to break 10% mark http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9130903 Sharon Machlis smachlis691 60 59 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6481776069330437217-c76ba706e13741da917c1d11ec976396 2009-10-13T16:44:39.022-04:00

While it's easy to dismiss the fears of naysayers, it was a startling bad week for cloud computing as Microsoft lost data and Apple might have leaked some.

While it's easy to dismiss the fears of naysayers, it was a startling bad week for cloud computing as Microsoft lost data and Apple might have leaked some. http://www.daniweb.com/news/story229934.html Ron Miller rmiller046 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10576019044664941210-4b218fe39cc38fb413abcba266ac0c18 2009-05-05T09:14:59.410-04:00

The hunt for my wife’s new laptop just got more difficult. Apple recently announced a planned reduction in prices for a pair of to-be-announced Macs. And the blogosphere is brimming with speculation. Apple Insider sources of course claim the move...

The hunt for my wife’s new laptop just got more difficult. Apple recently announced a planned reduction in prices for a pair of to-be-announced Macs. And the blogosphere is brimming with speculation. Apple Insider sources of course claim the move... http://www.unboundedition.com/pdp_thinking/2009/may/5/mac-moves-match-pcs-price-play/ Patrick Davis Partners jdebruijn841 39 39 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8691283630849217730-9ee18c5d8f7435f41647cf706e9fea04 2009-04-07T11:40:24.402-04:00

Microsoft's new ad campaign flails away at Apple, but why does Microsoft even care about Apple and its minuscule market share? In the end though, comparing a Mac and a PC is a losing proposition.

Microsoft's new ad campaign flails away at Apple, but why does Microsoft even care about Apple and its minuscule market share? In the end though, comparing a Mac and a PC is a losing proposition. http://www.daniweb.com/blogs/entry4212.html Ron Miller rmiller046 50 50 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6560923772451387136-7ede24bb5e18599ec069abcd74dd6823 2009-09-28T21:18:40.773-04:00

The most nauseating advert in history? The Windows 7 ‘launch party’ I admit it: I'm a bigot. A hopeless bigot at that: I know my particular prejudice is absurd, but I just can't control it. It's Apple. I don't like Apple products. And the...

The most nauseating advert in history? The Windows 7 ‘launch party’ I admit it: I'm a bigot. A hopeless bigot at that: I know my particular prejudice is absurd, but I just can't control it. It's Apple. I don't like Apple products. And the... http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/sep/28/charlie-brooker-microsoft-mac-windows Jonathan Franchell jfranchell521 4 3 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5240887078697335064-a40be1a0042975bc441447be8e3565f1 2009-01-05T22:40:00.000-05:00

there is a range of valid concerns about such a move, perhaps the biggest complaint was, 'What if Microsoft doesn't like it?' This concern seems to be all-conclusive for some, but I'm not sure why. In case no one has noticed, the days of kowtowing to

there is a range of valid concerns about such a move, perhaps the biggest complaint was, 'What if Microsoft doesn't like it?' This concern seems to be all-conclusive for some, but I'm not sure why. In case no one has noticed, the days of kowtowing to http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1757949637&f=9791 76 76 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9099007174156532073-59b801442ebe81c9048a6d3a70e23e4b 2009-02-25T11:33:02.618-05:00

With Safari 3, I admired Apple's chutzpah for bringing its browser to Windows. With the new Safari 4 beta, I'm actually starting to admire the browser, too. A big user interface overhaul makes Safari look polished rather than clunky on Windows,...

With Safari 3, I admired Apple's chutzpah for bringing its browser to Windows. With the new Safari 4 beta, I'm actually starting to admire the browser, too. A big user interface overhaul makes Safari look polished rather than clunky on Windows,... http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10170764-37.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 49 47 1 1