Microsoft looks forward to Orcas, so do I. Here’s why.
I’m no fan of Visual Studio 2005. For me, it feels bloated. Start with the Start page. I appreciate what it’s trying to do, but come on, I have a browser for…
Expression Web and Blend to join MSDN
In a welcome about face, Microsoft has decided to make Expression Blend and Expression Web available in MSDN subscriptions. Soma Somasegar makes the announcement. A welcome decision. Initially Microsoft was intending to…
What do you want in the next version of Vista?
Robert McLaws would like more information about the next version of Windows. Microsoft says not for now–at least publicly. With Vista just recently coming out of the starting gate all this talk…
Steve Yegge on the Next Big (Computer) Language
Steve Yegge gives his thoughts on the “Next Big Language” (NBL). An entertaining read. I’d add to his list of next big language features: * The next big language is going to…
Simonyi on software
Here’s a Technology Review article about Charles Simonyi and the challenges in improving the productivity of programmers. Found via Dave Winer. When it comes to programmer productivity, the article neglects one fact…
Windows turns 21
As of today, Windows is 21 years old. It launched November 20, 1985. Windows has come a long way since its first iteration. I didn’t pay much attention to Windows until 3.0…