I'm critiquing Microsoft's 2002 tactics of forcing upgrades through security pivots and suing open-source rivals. They're spending heavily to beat Linux because users aren't voluntarily moving to newer, paid versions of their software.
I highlight the 'MS Linux' satire site and contemporary news reports questioning whether Microsoft would ever release its own Linux distribution or simply adapt its business model to counter the open-source movement's growth.
I express relief as Microsoft finally prioritizes security following Bill Gates' 'Trustworthy Computing' memo. This 2002 shift marks a crucial turning point for the company's software development culture and long-term product reliability.
Microsoft is discontinuing support for a wide range of legacy products. Use this official directory to track which software versions are reaching end-of-life status and plan your migrations or upgrades to stay supported.
I found a resource exploring the possibility of ditching Microsoft software entirely, providing a guide to finding open-source alternatives and operating systems to replace Windows and Office in everyday use.
I shared the news that Microsoft finally agreed to reveal parts of the Windows source code, a significant shift in their intellectual property strategy following regulatory pressure and demands for transparency.