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Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback Software giant threatens mikerowesoft Friday 26th March 2004 TalkBack on: Munir Kotadia Email this Report abuse Name: John J. Hamzik Location: Johnson City, New York 13790 Occupation: Manufacturer
[March 26, 2004, 13:56]
Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback Honestly, the more I learn about Microsoft, the more I look for alternative software. Obviously choosing your Name + Career for a domain makes sense - if you can make it a funny, memorable pun on the biggest giant in the business, then more power...
[January 19, 2004, 15:51]
Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback I'm sorry but this really is America for you. This is happening all over us US, just on a different scale. I think you guys need one big time out. Mike Rowe" should have known about this case before he got this .com, for all any of us know hes...
[January 20, 2004, 12:28]
Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback Mike Rowe \m/! Rock on buddy!
[January 19, 2004, 20:32]
Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback If Microsoft thinks it's good policy to be an overbearing cooperation, they should pursue this with all there powers.it will prove the point. This is one of those little absurdities that makes the general public think they (Microsoft) are trying to...
[January 19, 2004, 20:28]
Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback Should M$ not be focusing its energy on preparing for the future market instead of a 17-year old boy with a funny domain name?
[January 19, 2004, 17:58]
Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback if microsoft is so concerned about the public's inability to recognize the spelling difference (after all these years that microsoft has given to advertising its products) we are truly a nation of idiots where the dumbing down of america persists...
[January 19, 2004, 18:04]
Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback lol God Love Microsoft they just sue people for the hell of it, That's Corporate America for you! But Seriously Bill Cut down on it how the heck will people confuse MikeRowe with Micro?
[January 19, 2004, 18:07]
Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback Hmm maybe I should register mikrosoft.com. I could even have a business called that for twelve more.
[January 19, 2004, 18:15]
Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback I think Microsoft is getting a little more humane in its pursuit of "imitators. Britain's Mike Rowe obviously was trying to use his legal right to incorporate his name into his business venture, which Microsoft is trying to stifle.
[January 19, 2004, 18:16]
Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback For God's sake, Microsoft, leave the guy alone! You already own half the galaxy. Go do something useful with your resources. Shame on you!
[January 19, 2004, 18:17]
Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback This is legally this guys domain name and I, for one, am not confused between a billlion dollar software monopoly and a 17 year old programmer. Microsoft must have lost their minds. Geez.hang it up Bill.
[January 19, 2004, 18:24]
Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback What do you expect? Mr Gates Owns the world does he not? nowt else to do with his time, he gets bored .ahhh bless
[January 19, 2004, 20:24]
Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback Now you know this kid is a real threat; he’s 17 and a software writer, which could prove to be a threat to Microsoft down the line. No need to let this get out of hand now, put him in his place, bitch slap him a little now before he decides to do...
[January 19, 2004, 18:25]
Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback Any one wishing to get on TV or in the news paper, needs to only purchase a domain name in some variation of a microsoft product. It's better than people trying to kill or stalk others. Thanks MS for providing a public service.
[January 19, 2004, 20:33]
Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback In a world of giant corporations/buisness's,and yet they feel so threatened by the" little man! Did they not start somewhere too?
[January 19, 2004, 20:14]
Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback Yo mike the flying v says 'From cali near the ' "sili valley " be careful bro they might past a picture of you molesting marine life .Best wishes against the ~ CORP pS sTICK tO yOUR GUNS Bro & Tell em to kick sum cash or no deal.
[January 22, 2004, 17:36]
Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback This artical is misleading or inaccurate. The conflict is not about copyrights(which involve content and protecting creative expression), its about trademarks and servicemarks, which are more serious.
[January 19, 2004, 20:12]
Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback What's more important? A man's name? Mike Rowe A company's name? Microosoft.com
[January 21, 2004, 19:11]
Software giant threatens mikerowesoft
Talkback How about a little more time on fixing the insecure software and less time on humoring your insecurities Microsoft? Appears there's some resentment of others trying to corner a very specific commodity.
[January 19, 2004, 20:07]
