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by jamiesonbecker 4206 days ago
Is it just me, or is Microsoft almost cool again?
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eitally 4206 days ago
Not just you. A combination of Microsoft doing cool things and other companies doing uncool things has been a terrific combination for improvements in [techie] public opinion.
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marincounty 4206 days ago
They are getting there. It's funny--for years I would cringe whenever anything associated with Microsoft popped up, now--I at least listen to what they have to say, sell, or better yet--share.
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velmu 4205 days ago
Getting there! Cortana is a nice example how they can perform if there's no legacy.

On the other hand some of the things they do are kind of fscked up. Branding Windows Phone apps Bing, not Bing, Bing.

In addition Xbox Music on Windows Phone is terrible.

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digi_owl 4206 days ago
Actual competition brings out the best in them i guess.
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jokoon 4206 days ago
compared to apple, I would say yes. but it also has a lot to do with the new CEO offsetting strategy I think.
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js-coder 4206 days ago
What does Microsoft have to do with Bill Gates recommending books (which is really cool by the way)?
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