How Windows Azure avoided a HailStorm of criticism
News Microsoft's HailStorm prompted an avalanche of criticism when it was proposed seven years ago, but developers seem to have few qualms with Windows Azure, which incorporates many of the same notions. With Windows Azure, Microsoft not only controls...
[October 30, 2008, 12:10]
BBC says iPlayer criticism unfair
News The BBC launched the iPlayer in July this year for the Windows XP platform, leading to criticism from Mac and Linux users. But, in an interview with sister site silicon.com, the BBC's head of the Future Media and Technology unit, Ashley Highfield...
[October 31, 2007, 8:23]
Adobe responds to CS4 pricing criticism
News Adobe, which has faced criticism for the high price of its software in the UK versus its US price, has responded to its critics by saying that the difference in the price was because of many factors, and particularly the "economies of scale of...
[October 3, 2008, 12:34]
Microsoft dismisses Becta criticism
News Microsoft has responded to criticism of its software by the organisation that advises the government on schools IT. Much of Becta's concern is focused on Office 2007, as well as the cost to schools and the difficulty of installing Vista.
[January 10, 2008, 11:28]
Exclusive: BT caves in to criticism of Surftime
News It looks as if British Telecom has caved in to industry and consumer criticism of its unlimited Net access service, Surftime. The company revealed Tuesday that it is likely to drop the cost of the offering.
[February 15, 2000, 15:31]
Windows 7 security faces growing criticism
News DeVaan also said the recent wave of criticism ignores the advances Windows 7 has made in reducing the likelihood of malware making it onto the system in the first place. Microsoft is facing increasing heat over the security implications of a change...
[February 5, 2009, 8:05]
BT rejects criticism, embraces broadband
News BT's marketing director Angus Porter accepts there has been criticism but is keen to draw a veil over the past. British Telecom (quote: BT) is mounting a defence of its Internet strategy this week, claiming it is "passionate" about broadband...
[April 4, 2000, 15:55]
Yahoo's founder responds to China criticism
Talkback Jerry Yang claims to feel 'horrible' about the arrests of Chinese Internet users, but says it's an acceptable downside I feel horrible but its acceptable.you just put a guy in (chinese) jail for journalism.how is that acceptable?
[March 11, 2006, 23:52]
EA execs respond to criticism over working hours
News Electronic Arts, the computer game giant accused of punishing work hours, sent a memo to employees this week admitting a problem and promising workplace reforms. As much as I don't like what's been said about our company and our industry, I...
[December 6, 2004, 11:40]
IBM slams RFID criticism as 'anti-retail'
Talkback I don't want anyone to know what brand of underwear I am wearing while walking down the hight street. And I am not interested in seeing customized ads on the street flashing because I am wearing a special brand.
[May 3, 2004, 14:06]
Yahoo's founder responds to China criticism
Talkback My response is to cancel my Yahoo account.
[April 21, 2006, 14:39]
Yahoo's founder responds to China criticism
Talkback I agree in total with mister Yang.Look at what he and his partners have accomplished in the circus atmosphere of communications. With the application of common sense and tough protection software, we can do wonders, AND we have access to the...
[March 10, 2006, 18:23]
Home Office responds to Facebook criticism
Blog Comment "And how dangerous this becomes really does depend how benign future governments are.this pretty much sums up my thoughts on this administration's activities.it seems to be the actions of a group who cannot believe they will ever lose power, thus...
[March 26, 2009, 7:29]
Home Office responds to Facebook criticism
Blog Comment Soon it will be known who we are (individual identity and all social/ physical network relationships therein), where we are, where we go, who we're with, who we meet and all that we watch, read, eat, buy, touch and do.
[March 27, 2009, 3:09]
IBM slams RFID criticism as 'anti-retail'
Talkback IBM's conclusion is wrong. My concern is about privacy, and not anti-retail. I have absolutely no problem with anyone implementing RFID's in their products, so long as the chips are disabled and rendered inoperable at the point of sale.
[April 30, 2004, 17:48]
Home Office responds to Facebook criticism
Blog Comment PS. Goes to show who is actually winning the war on terrorism! TFD
[March 27, 2009, 3:12]
TOTALLY FAIR Criticism !!!!!!!
Talkback The BBC knows or should have known that the DRM being used is not available for other platforms and is highly unlikely to be made available for Linux and MacOS. They should not let people who obviously don't know very much or are compulsive liars...
[November 1, 2007, 8:21]
Criticism mounts over Birmingham's Linux project
News Criticism is mounting over the termination of a large-scale Linux project in Birmingham. As reported earlier this week, Birmingham City Council pulled the plug on its £535,000 open-source pilot after its analysis concluded that it was cheaper to...
[November 17, 2006, 14:59]
IBM slams RFID criticism as 'anti-retail'
Talkback That Shearer resorts to ad hominae attacks against Albrecht and apparently anyone who raises privacy concerns about RFID at all, is simply an indication of either operating in utter panic mode without a strategic plan, or someone who simply lacks...
[April 30, 2004, 20:57]
BT responds to 'unethical' contract criticism
News BT has given a three-month grace period to customers of its standard business phone lines who do not want to receive an automatic "upgrade" that locks them into a new 12-month contract. Following a 28-day notice period, Tuesday was the last day BT...
[February 20, 2008, 14:12]



