I'm going to boycott Micro$oft, will you? - Blu-ray Forum

Cosmic21 · 01-11-2008, 02:02 AM

Over at formatwarcentral.com and at cnet.com have both quoted Bill Gates as saying:

"You have to think of what we are doing with our HD interactive software as being actually neutral to any of these platforms".

This makes Bill Gates the Biggest Creep of 2007, in my book.

How dare he use the word neutral!! He's not allowed to use that word, as it implies that his company is just an innocent bystander. Awww, isn't that sweet. Lets just brush the millions of dollars in payoffs - to incite a format war - under the proverbial rug. Does he honestly think we're all fools?

I'm going to boycott their arse.

I say to the millions of PS3 owners, including those who already hate Microsoft, take the lead and spread the word. Microsoft should be plagued with bad press over this.

If you like what I'm saying - feel free to cut and paste, enhance.

quotes here and here.

I'm calling it the "Thank Microsoft for being neutral" Boycott.

CGYBLU · 01-11-2008, 02:05 AM

meh

Marcusarilius · 01-11-2008, 02:08 AM

My brother's 5 year old has a wii. Bought him a game for Christmas as thats what he wanted from Santa. Didn't feel good about supporting M$, but what can you do sometimes...

I AM glad that Microshibamount has just taken the pounding of all poundings though.

u_nick · 01-11-2008, 02:08 AM

I surprised people think this is new.

MS has been known to be only supporting the lesser format in order to kill both for over a year now.

Sure it sucks, but its happening.

blugasm · 01-11-2008, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

My brother's 5 year old has a wii. Bought him a game for Christmas as thats what he wanted from Santa. Didn't feel good about supporting M$, but what can you do sometimes...

Don't feel too bad... Wii is made by Nintendo, not M$... You're still not tainted.

hardcore_canadian · 01-11-2008, 02:11 AM

I hate Microsoft! I'll boycott!

Marcusarilius · 01-11-2008, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blugasm

Don't feel too bad... Wii is made by Nintendo, not M$... You're still not tainted.

Whew! Thanks! Integrity and self esteme returning....

Cosmic21 · 01-11-2008, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by u_nick

I surprised people think this is new.

MS has been known to be only supporting the lesser format in order to kill both for over a year now.

Sure it sucks, but its happening.

Yeah I knew, hence the sentence: Lets just brush the millions of dollars of payoffs - to incite a format war - under the proverbial rug.

miro · 01-11-2008, 02:17 AM

I would love to boycott microsoft. Heck I own an apple for a computer for cryin out loud. Sadly i have to have windows due to my job because apple does not support Vegas.

Brain Sturgeon · 01-11-2008, 02:24 AM

Been doing so since I first got an Apple ][+ in 1981.

Marcusarilius · 01-11-2008, 02:24 AM

What can our staunch blu camp warriors do other than boycotting M$. Anything? I know Mystic will be all over this and perhaps she has some ideas. The blu-ray vs. HD DVD/Paramount fiasco really hit home for me on how this evil gallactic empire is going for global domination and control. I will never support anything M$ again if I can possibly help it.

blugasm · 01-11-2008, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miro

I would love to boycott microsoft. Heck I own an apple for a computer for cryin out loud. Sadly i have to have windows due to my job because apple does not support Vegas.

Have you tried Parallels? I just moved to a Mac and FCP from Windows and Vegas. I haven't tried to run Vegas on my Mac, so I don't know if it's even a reasonable suggestion.

But, if it's an option for you, FCP puts Vegas to shame. But I digress...

bootman · 01-11-2008, 02:29 AM

So are you using linux and firefox right now to post this?
Switched to open office yet?

CAB · 01-11-2008, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bootman

So are you using linux and firefox right now to post this?
Switched to open office yet?

Macbook Pro, iWork, Safari and occasionally my iPhone.

blugasm · 01-11-2008, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

What can our staunch blu camp warriors do other than boycotting M$. Anything? I know Mystic will be all over this and perhaps she has some ideas. The blu-ray vs. HD DVD/Paramount fiasco really hit home for me on how this evil gallactic empire is going for global domination and control. I will never support anything M$ again if I can possibly help it.

Well, since Toshiba insists on dragging out the format war. Presumably to milk more royalty money out of DVD's, what about a boycott of SD DVD's?

blugasm · 01-11-2008, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bootman

So are you using linux and firefox right now to post this?
Switched to open office yet?

No... Leopard, Firefox and iWork... You?

Marcusarilius · 01-11-2008, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blugasm

Well, since Toshiba insists on dragging out the format war. Presumably to milk more royalty money out of DVD's, what about a boycott of SD DVD's?

All ready there. No DVDs of any sort for me. I wait for blu-ray or I wait for nothing....

aphex · 01-11-2008, 02:33 AM

i hate microsoft and i'll never buy their products and hardware. EXCEPT

Windows.

PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD · 01-11-2008, 02:37 AM

Been boycott MICROSUCKS for awhile already. I never look at their stuffs anymore. I only use windows XP for free and dont even bother to upgrade the VISTA junks. I have not been purchase any of their junks for many years since window 98

Kristin Simard · 01-11-2008, 02:38 AM

Starting about 5 years ago

01-11-2008, 02:02 AM	#1
Cosmic21 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2007	I'm going to boycott Micro$oft, will you? Over at formatwarcentral.com and at cnet.com have both quoted Bill Gates as saying: "You have to think of what we are doing with our HD interactive software as being actually neutral to any of these platforms". This makes Bill Gates the Biggest Creep of 2007, in my book. How dare he use the word neutral!! He's not allowed to use that word, as it implies that his company is just an innocent bystander. Awww, isn't that sweet. Lets just brush the millions of dollars in payoffs - to incite a format war - under the proverbial rug. Does he honestly think we're all fools? I'm going to boycott their arse. I say to the millions of PS3 owners, including those who already hate Microsoft, take the lead and spread the word. Microsoft should be plagued with bad press over this. If you like what I'm saying - feel free to cut and paste, enhance. quotes here and here. I'm calling it the "Thank Microsoft for being neutral" Boycott. Last edited by Cosmic21; 01-11-2008 at 02:36 AM. Reason: URLS

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01-11-2008, 02:08 AM	#4
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	I surprised people think this is new. MS has been known to be only supporting the lesser format in order to kill both for over a year now. Sure it sucks, but its happening.

01-11-2008, 02:11 AM	#6
hardcore_canadian Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Blu-ray collection:70	I hate Microsoft! I'll boycott!

01-11-2008, 02:17 AM	#9
miro Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:SLC	I would love to boycott microsoft. Heck I own an apple for a computer for cryin out loud. Sadly i have to have windows due to my job because apple does not support Vegas.

01-11-2008, 02:24 AM	#10
Brain Sturgeon Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:39	Been doing so since I first got an Apple ][+ in 1981.

01-11-2008, 02:29 AM	#13
bootman Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Burghs	So are you using linux and firefox right now to post this? Switched to open office yet?

01-11-2008, 02:33 AM	#18
aphex Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Scottsdale Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	i hate microsoft and i'll never buy their products and hardware. EXCEPT Windows.

01-11-2008, 02:37 AM	#19
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01-11-2008, 02:38 AM	#20
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