Category Archives: Microsoft

Windows 8 and Arrogance (or not)

Posted on September 27, 2012 by halberenson

I know that I struck a nerve with a comment about Windows Phone apps, Windows 8, and Microsoft Windows President Steven Sinofsky. I wanted to explore this topic further on two fronts. First of course is the entire Windows Phone … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Windows, Windows Phone | Tagged Start menu, Steven Sinofsky, Windows 8, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 7.5 | 41 Comments

Developers ignore creating “Windows Store” Apps at great peril

Posted on September 27, 2012 by halberenson

Although the launch of Windows 8/RT is still a month away the number of apps in the Windows Store (aka “Metro apps” aka “Windows RunTime Apps”) is a worry. There are somewhere around 2200 apps in the store now, probably … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Windows | Tagged Windows 8, windows 8 apps, Windows 8 Metro, windows developers, windows store, windows store apps | 61 Comments

Goodbye Forefront, it was nice knowing you

Posted on September 15, 2012 by halberenson

My last job at Microsoft was as the “Chief Architect” of the Identity and Security Division (and briefly its successor organization, DAIP) and General Manager for Forefront UAG, Forefront TMG, Rights Management Services, Certificate Services, Windows NAP, and some other … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Security | Tagged DAIP, Forefront, Indentity and Security Division, ISD | 38 Comments

Beware Cloud Services bearing gifts

Posted on September 13, 2012 by halberenson

Last week I tried to access the web site of a company that a few of my former Microsoft colleagues work for and was shocked when Norton DNS blocked my access. Upon further investigation I realized the company’s site was … Continue reading →

Posted in Cloud, Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Phishing, Privacy, Security | Tagged 3322.org, cloud security, cloud services, user generated content | 3 Comments

An OEM (HP) is making my life difficult. Good!

Posted on September 4, 2012 by halberenson

When Microsoft first revealed the Surface and Surface Pro a little lust crept into my heart. While I realize I have a ridiculous number of computers, most of them old things that serve limited special purposes, I spend most of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Windows | Tagged HP Envy x2, Microsoft Surface, Windows 8, Windows 8 Tablet | 8 Comments

Is Microsoft the big winner in Apple’s win over Samsung?

Posted on August 27, 2012 by halberenson

Bill Gates would be the first to point out all the cases where Microsoft’s competitors made a key mistake that let Microsoft succeed. Office is perhaps the most notable example, where competitors’ reluctance to support Microsoft Windows took Word and … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Mobile, Windows Phone | Tagged Android, Apple, Samsung | 47 Comments

What’s Next for Microsoft

Posted on August 24, 2012 by halberenson

We all know that in the coming few weeks there will be many more details available on Microsoft’s 2012 product launches. Final Windows 8 details, Surface details, the launch of Windows Phone 8, the launch of Office 2013, the Xbox Dashboard … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Mobile, Windows, Windows Phone | Tagged Microsoft Reorganization, Project Blue, WIndows 9, WIndows Blue | 17 Comments

The $199 Microsoft Surface

Posted on August 14, 2012 by halberenson

Reports surfaced (no pun intended) today that Microsoft was going to offer the Surface at the $199 price point. This should come as no surprise really, but read on for the catch. I telegraphed how Microsoft could reach the $199 … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Windows | Tagged Microsoft Surface, Surface, WIndows 8 Pricing, WIndows RT Pricing | 26 Comments

Acer’s JT Wang is part of the problem

Posted on August 13, 2012 by halberenson

I find it hysterical that Acer Chairman JT Wang is the most vocal critic of Microsoft getting into the hardware business with the Surface. You see, I still haven’t experienced Windows 8 in Portrait mode and it is his company’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft | Tagged Acer, Iconia Tab 500w, JT Wang, Surface | 20 Comments

Microsoft, Linux, and Patents

Posted on July 26, 2012 by halberenson

One of my readers asked if I’d speculate on why Microsoft won’t disclose the 237 of its patents it thinks Linux violates. Given news this week of Amdocs agreeing to license Microsoft’s Linux related patents (via a patent cross-licensing deal) I … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft | Tagged Android, Intellectual Property, Linux, Microsoft Patents, Patents | 76 Comments