Paul consistently talks in circles and spins everything in favor of Microsoft. I like listening to the guy, but I immediately consider the opposite point of view for everything he says. Get Paul on Erik's talk show and let Erik throw some pointed questions at him for once.
@pixeltater You obviously haven't listened to Paul Thurrott or this show very often. Paul Thurrott has been one of Microsoft's biggest critics. In fact, they went through about a dozen episodes of Windows Weekly where Paul didn't nothing but bitch about Microsoft.
@HTHAMMACK1 I've been listening to ww for about 2 years and even watch GFQ when he's on with them. That said, it's not hard to pick parts of nearly every show and every blog post where he mentions Apple (or any other ms competitor) and either gives them a backhanded compliment or spins it to favor Microsoft. He's a Microsoft guy & as he would say, I get it. He's a good writer but he is certainly not some unbiased journalist, and I think his opinions should be taken with a grain of salt.
@sdamonamarth The point here is that businesses will have to move away from XP, and while the general trend will be going to Windows 7 the fact of the matter is, XP is on it's last legs. Once MSFT pull support for it, businesses will be forced to upgrade or cover the huge costs associated to supporting it internally. Developers may very well not only develop for Windows 8, but I can guarantee that they won't develop for XP...
LOL! Yeah right, Windows is so prone to failing. Even the less than stellar versions of Windows don't even come close to failing. You are clueless if you don't think developer support for Windows 8 is going to be incredibly strong, especially considering it's their first real tablet OS.
Android fragmentation isn't as big of an issue as most people make it out to be. If you're really concerned about it, just get an official Google phone (i.e. the Nexus phones). That means you get the advantage of cutting edge hardware + openess + latest updates. Best of all three worlds.
@darthirakli They upload the final video to mediafly and it renders it to all the download formats. Youtube can handle the orginal without issues, the small and large feeds need to be rerendered
@kamaboko1 Had Android phones. Bought an HTC HD7 last winter and I can tell you that you will not be disappointed by switching. Haven't been many times when I could say this but Microsoft really did this phone OS right. My suggestion to you though would be to wait until November/December when the newest Windows Phones will be coming out. There's nothing wrong with the ones out now but if you can wait a few weeks and get the latest and best hardware for this platform then why wouldn't you?
Paul consistently talks in circles and spins everything in favor of Microsoft. I like listening to the guy, but I immediately consider the opposite point of view for everything he says. Get Paul on Erik's talk show and let Erik throw some pointed questions at him for once.
pixeltater 4 months ago
@pixeltater You obviously haven't listened to Paul Thurrott or this show very often. Paul Thurrott has been one of Microsoft's biggest critics. In fact, they went through about a dozen episodes of Windows Weekly where Paul didn't nothing but bitch about Microsoft.
So you are flat wrong.
HTHAMMACK1 4 months ago
@HTHAMMACK1 I've been listening to ww for about 2 years and even watch GFQ when he's on with them. That said, it's not hard to pick parts of nearly every show and every blog post where he mentions Apple (or any other ms competitor) and either gives them a backhanded compliment or spins it to favor Microsoft. He's a Microsoft guy & as he would say, I get it. He's a good writer but he is certainly not some unbiased journalist, and I think his opinions should be taken with a grain of salt.
pixeltater 4 months ago
lol @ Tom discovering the Charms menu.
I wonder if MS will create an "intro" video/test ala OSX Lion as a way to make sure users are familiar with the most-important changes..
des8893 4 months ago
developers ARE NOT going to develop ONLY for windows 8 when alot of the world is still on XP! this will fail.
sdamonamarth 4 months ago
@sdamonamarth The point here is that businesses will have to move away from XP, and while the general trend will be going to Windows 7 the fact of the matter is, XP is on it's last legs. Once MSFT pull support for it, businesses will be forced to upgrade or cover the huge costs associated to supporting it internally. Developers may very well not only develop for Windows 8, but I can guarantee that they won't develop for XP...
jrack09 4 months ago
@sdamonamarth "this will fail."
LOL! Yeah right, Windows is so prone to failing. Even the less than stellar versions of Windows don't even come close to failing. You are clueless if you don't think developer support for Windows 8 is going to be incredibly strong, especially considering it's their first real tablet OS.
HTHAMMACK1 4 months ago
Android fragmentation isn't as big of an issue as most people make it out to be. If you're really concerned about it, just get an official Google phone (i.e. the Nexus phones). That means you get the advantage of cutting edge hardware + openess + latest updates. Best of all three worlds.
Cyb3rGlitch 4 months ago
@Cyb3rGlitch Agreed. There is "fragmentation" on all platforms, including iOS. Where's Siri on the iPhone 4 and 3GS?
avenuePad 4 months ago
@Cyb3rGlitch As a former Android user, it is a massive problem. How you can deny this is beyond me.
HTHAMMACK1 4 months ago
Tom is a great host and plays really well with Paul and Mary Jo.
Great show. :)
avenuePad 4 months ago
Great work on this episode Tom, a refreshing change of host (I know it's just while Leo is away).
bewareofcabbage 4 months ago
they might create the Start Menu as a Tile.
zevmag 4 months ago
Why do YouTube videos appear sooner after the live show than Twit.tv videos?
darthirakli 4 months ago
@darthirakli They upload the final video to mediafly and it renders it to all the download formats. Youtube can handle the orginal without issues, the small and large feeds need to be rerendered
Kylegeek 4 months ago
I agree with the comments about Android. I'm actually going to look at a Win 7 phone today.
kamaboko1 4 months ago
@kamaboko1 Had Android phones. Bought an HTC HD7 last winter and I can tell you that you will not be disappointed by switching. Haven't been many times when I could say this but Microsoft really did this phone OS right. My suggestion to you though would be to wait until November/December when the newest Windows Phones will be coming out. There's nothing wrong with the ones out now but if you can wait a few weeks and get the latest and best hardware for this platform then why wouldn't you?
Thrillcekr 4 months ago
love it, good job Tom!
JerseyShoreMikey 4 months ago