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Gadget Envy and Beta Delusions

I had gadget envy just from reading the name Mighty Mouse - before I even checked out what a great invention it might be. I’ll have to go test it out at NMA - but I’m sure it will offer a great experience. Apple can’t just release a multi-function mouse NOW AFTER ALL THESE YEARS and not do it right…

I’ve also had beta delusions after reading about the CSS bug fixes in IE 7 and checking out a review w/ screen shots of Windows Vista. My delusion is that these are going to be great products but the reality is they will be improvements. Because Microsoft is a victim of their own success, they aren’t allowed the freedom to truly innovate IE and Windows without screwing the world their client base over, high-security-prison-shower-room style.

For me, the direction Microsoft Windows is headed in is just validation that Mac OS X has been - and will continue to be doing the right thing.

I was just listening to Pink Floyd - Money

Posted in Technology

August 2nd, 2005 | 11:50 PM