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It's list season here at PC World, so I may as well join in--with something that resembles the "little list" made famous by Ko-Ko, Lord High Executioner in Gilbert and Sullivan's classic The Mikado. He sings of "offenders who might well be underground, and who never would be missed." Me, too.
Seven Wonders of Microsoft 'Innovation'
7. Microsoft Live Search: Isn't it wonderful that they have to pay you to use it?
5 (tie). Windows Genuine Advantage and Microsoft Product Activation: Isn't it wonderful that Microsoft makes sure you have the quality that only its official products can bring?
3 (tie). Microsoft Service Packs and Patch Tuesday: Isn't it wonderful that Microsoft is so assiduous about fixing the defects that its official products actually do bring you?
2. Security updates that won't install despite many attempts: Isn't it wonderful that Microsoft seems to possess such passion for my potential?
1. Untimely abandonment of support for slightly aged products: Isn't it wonderful that cars that can rust will last longer than Microsoft products that can't?
Five Insanely Great Things About Apple's Approach to 'Customer Service'
5. PR people and tech support mailboxes whose cynical motto is "No comment" or "We'll get back to you": We're still waiting. Kind of like early 3G iPhone customers with connection problems.
4. Genius Bars with smug fanboys instead of geniuses: Attitude? You got a problem with that?
3. Steve Jobs's clever cultivation of sycophantic reporters: Ever see a negative review of a new Apple product the day it comes out? Unfailing cheerleaders get the products first.
2. Nonremovable batteries: Why should you have to bother with the arduous task of replacing a battery when Apple employees are happy to do it for you for a sizable fee?
1. "One more thing": Nope, it's not just another overpriced, overhyped product. It's a way of life!
Five Things That Need Ad Blocking
5. Cell phones: Spam? Call it business-to-customer texting.
4. ATMs: Could I just have my money?
3. Airplane entertainment: I'm already flying your lousy airline!
2. Public restrooms: Go in peace...
1. Junkware-laden PCs: No, I don't need ten free subscriptions to cancel next month.
Three Products That Need New Interfaces
3. GPS systems: Who really believes that message telling you not to fiddle with the device while dri...[CRASH!]...ving...?
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Comments (21)
Call answering systemsBy Anonymous on October 6, 2008, 9:50 am"Our menus have changed..." How the hell would I know? This is the first time I've called you, and now probably the last! I just want to talk to a human!
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Logitech RemotesBy Rick on October 3, 2008, 12:51 pmI read a pre-release review article introducing the Logitech universal remotes when they were just about to hit the market. I was really excited about them, the...
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PooBy Anonymous on October 2, 2008, 7:02 pmYeah, pretty spot on. There are a few others I'd add on as well. 24. The year of the Linux desktop - it isn't ever going to happen (Thank Goodness - idiot computers...
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At least it's balanced. Strikes against Microsoft AND Apple in tBy Anonymous on October 2, 2008, 2:29 pmAt least it's balanced. Strikes against Microsoft AND Apple in the same article. I have to agree though about some of the gripes for the iPhone, it's cool but they...
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Intresting,By Anonymous on October 2, 2008, 11:59 amYou know ranting about this probably wasn't the best thing in the world to do. It would of helped a lot more if you could of told ways to make these better than...
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