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To: Cogito who wrote (134638)	6/1/2012 7:50:09 PM
From: Lahcim Leinad	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 213172

Been running W8 via Parallels Desktop 7 on my Macs and hacks since forever, latest releases and all. Not impressed.

To: Cogito who wrote (134638)	6/1/2012 8:04:55 PM
From: SiouxPal	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 213172

Barring the unforeseen future in Europe etc. I think that AAPL is a good buy now. Maybe wait just a tad Monday morning and getchu sum. At least better than any other stock. What do you thiMk?

To: Cogito who wrote (134638)	6/2/2012 12:39:51 AM
From: pyslent	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 213172

The Windows 8 strategy reeks of desperation. They are using the monopoly power of Windows to try to force feed a tablet and phone interface on the world. No windows user actually wants Metro for their desktop machine, but Microsoft is hoping they will tolerate it, enough that it will be an attractive captive audience for developers, and close the app gap in a hurry. I find the Metro interface gorgeous and attractive on my phone and would love to use it on a tablet. But it didn't stand a chance as a tablet only OS. Might have beaten Android, but that's not saying much. On its own, Windows RT would sell 1 million copies in 2012, tops. That's simply not enough critical mass to move the dial for developers. But coupled with Windows 8, we are talking about 50 million? 100 million? It's a gamble, but it's one Microsoft had to make, while they had the clout to do so. And IMO, it might work.