On July 15, 2004 12:51, Graham Watkins wrote:
Literally
<http://www.guardian.co.uk/online/news/0,12597,1254911,00.html>
At least they haven't (yet) started trying to use our bodies to generate power ;^). When they're granted a patent on that, I'll start getting nervous.
I wouldn't let any M$ branded electrical device attach to my body anyway. Gives a whole new meaning to "blue screen of death" (blue scream of death, maybe?).
This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone on this list, considering the orifice they've successfully invaded on most Microsoft users, including some of us. Gives a whole new meaning to the "Brown Hole of Calcutta", but at least it's a change of color from Blue.
The big difference is that they're finally being a bit more open about it. Nice to know they're telling us in advance that they want access to another piece. Ouch! Don't even tell me how their going to apply "service packs", and "bug-fixes".
I can see it now,...
"Microsoft Where do you want your skin to go today?"
Or the ever pleasant
"Welcome to Microsoft Skindows! Please stick your finger in your navel to Start"
Hm, wonder how we're going to get upgrades when our skin isn't fast enough? And let's not even talk about Worms and Viruses!
I'm sure that Steve Ballmer will find a way to put a positive spin on it though!
Lanman
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