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10% of Microsoft Employees Using iPhones
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As of yet, they haven't "put out" anything. This is Microsoft vaporware to the extreme.
Not the site and editors, but the commenters. Try saying anything pro-Apple or anti-Microsoft in the comments section and see what happens. No, seriously, give it a try.
Anyone who spends any time on Engadget at all knows exactly what kind of mosh pit for Apple haters the comments section has become.
Abuse
That is abuse. Ballmer and Microsoft need to be hit with a lawsuit as well as a complaint.
That is abuse. Ballmer and Microsoft need to be hit with a lawsuit as well as a complaint.
Hardly surprising since they are a phone company. Interestingly, Apple (Europe) have no issues about buying and using Nokias for their staff.
Outside of Apple fan sites that's pretty much the entire internet these days. e.g. check out any Apple story on Digg. Apple is no longer the plucky underdog so it's going to take some slack.
Yes, it's very obvious that you don't know. In fact, you have no idea what you're talking about.
Yes, captain obvious, of course it's looked down upon. But if you actually read what he said, it's about the ability.
I'm surprised. After I read this story I was expecting lots of Microsoft bashing as if the story was about 90% of Microsoft employees use iPhone. So good for the people here.
And yes, it is a slow news day today. I've been pressing refresh throughout the day, and nothing. At least this story had the potential of some interesting comments.
And yes, it is a slow news day today. I've been pressing refresh throughout the day, and nothing. At least this story had the potential of some interesting comments.
*Yawn*
And how many per cent of Apple employees are using Microsoft Office for Mac, a Microsoft Xbox 360 and/or have Windows installed on their precious Macs?
Have we forgotten that Microsoft has an Mac Business Unit and that they still are one of the most important third party software producers for the Mac?
When you go to a Gravis shop, --the-- biggest Apple retail chain in Germany, you will see that their iMacs have Microsoft Remote Desktop Client running and that they actually use a Windows-based POS software in the background.
Not long ago, 100% of all Mac users had Internet Explorer on their Macs.
And soon, probably 100% of all iPhone users will be using Microsoft Bing as their search engine.
And how many per cent of Apple employees are using Microsoft Office for Mac, a Microsoft Xbox 360 and/or have Windows installed on their precious Macs?
Have we forgotten that Microsoft has an Mac Business Unit and that they still are one of the most important third party software producers for the Mac?
When you go to a Gravis shop, --the-- biggest Apple retail chain in Germany, you will see that their iMacs have Microsoft Remote Desktop Client running and that they actually use a Windows-based POS software in the background.
Not long ago, 100% of all Mac users had Internet Explorer on their Macs.
And soon, probably 100% of all iPhone users will be using Microsoft Bing as their search engine.
In other words, it accurately reflects the 95% of computer users
who do not use Apples?
The 95% of computer users who do not use Apples do not spew ignorant anti-Apple invective at every opportunity and downrank anyone who disagrees with them. Nay, that's a particularly special species of the Winbot breed you have on the Engadget comments board.
Nice try.
P.S. what is it about the machine you post from that fails to grasp the concept of simple word wrapping?
Right, because if there's one multi-billion dollar company that's in need of some cost-cutting, it's Microsoft.
Right, because if there's one multi-billion dollar company that's in need of some cost-cutting, it's Microsoft.
I thought the same thing. I'm certain Microsoft employees have used non-Microsoft driven cell phones for years. Now that the iPhone is suddenly eating at the mobile device marketplace, Microsoft now decides to enact anti-competition policy cloaked as fiscal conservatism? Riiiiight
10% sounds about right...
I work for Microsoft and use an iPhone. No big deal.
I think this whole Microsoft vs. Apple fight is mostly sensationalism at it's finest. Truth is, we're actually all pretty good friends. Heck, we even get the Apple employee discount on Apple products.
I run Windows 7 and I run OS X, depends on what I'm doing. I don't really give it much though to be honest.
The decision to only allow us to expense Windows Mobile phones is cost cutting. The company gets a discount on WinMo phones from the providers. That discount isn't extended to the other products they offer. So yes, by expensing a Windows Mobile handset you are saving the company money. I would assume the same for Apple and Google. This excludes allowances for data and voice plans. (We can shell out for the iPhone and still expense voice and data)
I'm not gonna lie though, I'm looking forward to WP7S. The ability to play xbox live games on your console and have your save files and game state transfer over to the phone or Windows OS is a neat deal.
I work for Microsoft and use an iPhone. No big deal.
I think this whole Microsoft vs. Apple fight is mostly sensationalism at it's finest. Truth is, we're actually all pretty good friends. Heck, we even get the Apple employee discount on Apple products.
I run Windows 7 and I run OS X, depends on what I'm doing. I don't really give it much though to be honest.
The decision to only allow us to expense Windows Mobile phones is cost cutting. The company gets a discount on WinMo phones from the providers. That discount isn't extended to the other products they offer. So yes, by expensing a Windows Mobile handset you are saving the company money. I would assume the same for Apple and Google. This excludes allowances for data and voice plans. (We can shell out for the iPhone and still expense voice and data)
I'm not gonna lie though, I'm looking forward to WP7S. The ability to play xbox live games on your console and have your save files and game state transfer over to the phone or Windows OS is a neat deal.
i think factoring a "global headcount" doesn't mean much. I'd be willing to bet if you look at just US employees it would be significantly more than 10%. I understand the iphone is available in other countries, but it isn't available in every country. Also I get the impression that data packages in some countries are ridiculously overpriced, making something like iphone unreasonable to own.
'Cause your Corp IT department is smarter than it user base. I own an iphone, will be getting an upgrade if one comes out this year, will be getting a 3G Ipad, but working in IT I'm glad we only allow one device to connect to our corporate mail system. And there are many reasons for that.
Where does is say MS allows orther non WinMobile devices to connect to their corporate mail system?
If MS had an operating system worth a damn this would be more surprising. I mean really, Windows Mobile? It's stuck way back in 1991. Crappiest phone OS ever; even the original PalmOS was superior!