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NBC TODAY Show: Microsoft CEO Unveils New Operating System
If viewers don't know the difference between an operating system and an operating room then why the hell are they even doing this interview? If you can't actually dig into some specifics that PC users would be interested..then what's the point? About all you walk away from this interview ...
Apple Exploring Ad-Supported Operating Systems?
Apple Exploring Ad-Supported Operating Systems?
macrumors.com — In an unusual patent application filed in 2008, Apple explores the possibility of integrated ads into an... operating system. The graphics provided even show how it might be integrated into Mac OS X (see above). In exchange for the ads, the u... (more) Apple Exploring Ad-Supported Operating Systems?
Video hilarity: Windows 7 launched on a MacBook Pro on NBC’s The Today Show
Video hilarity: Windows 7 launched on a MacBook Pro on NBC’s The Today Show
crunchgear.com — Oh, dear. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was on The Today Show (international viewers: The Today Show is... a morning news and entertainment program that airs on NBC, a big TV network here) to unveil Windows 7 . Call me crazy, but isn't that a first-gen ... (more) Video hilarity: Windows 7 launched on a MacBook Pro on ...
Plucky Upstart Releases Competitive Operating System
Plucky Upstart Releases Competitive Operating System
db.tidbits.com — A little company up the street from this reporter released the seventh version of its operating system... today , taking nearly 25 years to get to this point. You may have heard of them. Microsoft. Windows 7 ships with huge expectations for the company, which stumbled badly with its previous ... (more) Plucky Upstart Releases Competitive Operating System
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Steve Ballmer's Windows 7 pitch features MacBook Pro in the background
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — Filed under: Humor, Cult of Mac, Odds and endsTalk about embarrassing. Steve Ballmer guest hosted on NBC's Today Show yesterday to talk about the Windows 7 launch. Sadly for Steverino, Matt Lauer talked a lot about Apple and the iPhone. Even worse, sharp eyes noticed an NBC-produced graphic in the background with a Windows 7 logo appearing on the screen of what clearly is a Mac laptop. ...

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer shills “Windows 7” on U.S. national TV in front of Apple Mac
MacDailyNews — Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer shills “Windows 7” on U.S. national TV in front of Apple Mac Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 10:04 AM EDT Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer appeared on NBC's Today Show on Thursday to shill his company's Vista service pack, er, "Windows 7" and spent the entire segment in front of an Apple MacBook Pro (courtesy of an NBC graphic designer, Mac-using, no doubt, who must have a wicked sense of humor): Direct link to video via Hulu here ...

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The Today Show Helps Microsoft Launch Windows 7 On a MacBook Pro [Windows 7]Gizmodo
Good thing Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer didn't turn around during his spot on The Today Show . Clearly, someone at NBC either really loves Macs or can't tell the difference between a MacBook and a PC. On the other hand, Maybe Ballmer noticed and didn't care. In the spot he discusses ...