SMRPodcast

Posted June 6, 2011
SMRPodcast #69: To Tether or Not to Tether

Hitachi Hosts: Rod Simmons, Chris Ashley,Brent Harman, Robb Dunewood

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SHOW TOPICS

Microsoft Shows Off Windows 8

  • Rod is not sure if it is a complete game changer yet
  • Robb agrees PC manufacturers may slow the adoption
  • Chris loves the new UI and sees how it can be used cross platform

A lot of companies are getting hacked

  • We talk about Sony’s continued woes
  • We also talk about Skype and RSA

Will RIM ever show a sense of urgency

  • Chris offers a scenario of why RIM may not be rushing with a new device
  • Rod agrees they have not really done much in the last year
  • Robb is still frustrated with the lack of progress

Apple battleing Malware

  • Chris gets a kick out of the realization that Apple computers can get Viruses
  • Robb agrees that people are too naïve

Mentioned Links

Apple parody video

 

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