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[amiga]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/5359120.stm

Microsoft at it again... Do you think also that they've been sitting about watching a Mac boot up? That scrolly clock thing feels very familiar 🙂

 

[TumbleDryer]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/5359120.stm

Microsoft at it again... Do you think also that they've been sitting about watching a Mac boot up? That scrolly clock thing feels very familiar 🙂

I find it funny... no Hilarious, that if you mention Microsoft copying Apple to a PC fan they go ballistic and say they don't. But it is so damn obvious in everything they do. This 'loading bar' is only a small thing this time but its a blatant rip off. And dont get me started on Gadgets... sorry Widgets! 🙄

 

[iMeowbot]

link - the demo video is scary. Oddly, they're using Flash instead of their own stuff.

 

[TumbleDryer]

After seeing iMeowbots link it just backs up my first post. I know Apple doesnt have the 'copyright' of gradient fills but it tastes too much of Apple. As well as the black and white video controls. Hmmm.... where have I seen those before?

 

[amiga]

I couldn't even watch the video I only got the music and I'm on a PC at work right now!

 

[sunfast]

I just saw the article on the BBC website too. Such an apple ripoff! Unbelievable.

 

[amiga]

Finally got back to my beloved Mac and watched the 'clip' *cough*

 

[riche]

And what's this all about when you try and close the window or hit the back button:

Are you sure you want to navigate away from this page?
true
Press OK to continue or Cancel to stay on the current page.

 

[xsedrinam]

link - the demo video is scary. Oddly, they're using Flash instead of their own stuff.

I thought it was some amateur's link. Was it supposed to be a tall, skinny guy in tights with butterfly wings who's obviously never danced in his life?

 

[iMeowbot]

I thought it was some amateur's link. Was it supposed to be a tall, skinny guy in tights with butterfly wings who's obviously never danced in his life?

I'm afraid so! MSN will hire people from time to time to dress up in those outfits and roller skate around different cities.

http://www.portlandskate.com/butterfly.htm

 

[SodaPopMonster]

Man, they are obviously trying to get the teen population with that vid-



OMG, random! Must be a good service!


Ripoff- and the site says "Make your statement". Yet another Microsoft Oxymoron.

 

[amiga]

That portland skate thing is scary!

 

[Lixivial]

And what's this all about when you try and close the window or hit the back button:

Are you sure you want to navigate away from this page?
true
Press OK to continue or Cancel to stay on the current page.

Yeah, I was going to make a similar comment. I have not seen a javascript "ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO LEAVE THIS SITE?" interrupt in years.

Wow. I never expected to see one again, let alone from a prominent business' website.