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bbgruff
Apr 11, 2012, 10:25:26 AM4/11/12
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One really should not smile at the misfortunes of others, but after all
that's been said on the subject in this group, I can't help it!
<quote>
*Nokia drops Lumia 900 price to $0 in response to bug outrage*
Nokia is hoping an emergency rebate program will mollify American consumers
who rushed out and bought the company's new flagship Windows phone - only to
get bitten by a serious wireless data bug. The Lumia 900 is Nokia's big
comeback phone - and also Microsoft's biggest ever shot at the mainstream US
market.
It was launched at the weekend with a 21-gun salute, and while no reviewers
put it ahead of the competition, it was generally well-received. Especially
with a price point of $99.99 upfront, on a two year AT&T contract. But users
found a serious radio bug that killed cellular data.
Nokia says models now being manufactured contain a fix. The company will
push out a patch to Lumia 900 owners next Monday and will exchange 900s
affected that are already in punters' hands. In addition, anyone buying one
between now and April 21 will receive a $100 rebate on their AT&T bill.
It's hard to see what else Nokia can do to maintain the market's confidence.
For a company that has become notorious for its bureuacracy and slow
decision-making, this is remarkably decisive.
</quote>
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/04/11/noka_lumia_bug/
that's been said on the subject in this group, I can't help it!
<quote>
*Nokia drops Lumia 900 price to $0 in response to bug outrage*
Nokia is hoping an emergency rebate program will mollify American consumers
who rushed out and bought the company's new flagship Windows phone - only to
get bitten by a serious wireless data bug. The Lumia 900 is Nokia's big
comeback phone - and also Microsoft's biggest ever shot at the mainstream US
market.
It was launched at the weekend with a 21-gun salute, and while no reviewers
put it ahead of the competition, it was generally well-received. Especially
with a price point of $99.99 upfront, on a two year AT&T contract. But users
found a serious radio bug that killed cellular data.
Nokia says models now being manufactured contain a fix. The company will
push out a patch to Lumia 900 owners next Monday and will exchange 900s
affected that are already in punters' hands. In addition, anyone buying one
between now and April 21 will receive a $100 rebate on their AT&T bill.
It's hard to see what else Nokia can do to maintain the market's confidence.
For a company that has become notorious for its bureuacracy and slow
decision-making, this is remarkably decisive.
</quote>
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/04/11/noka_lumia_bug/
Hardon
Apr 11, 2012, 12:36:32 PM4/11/12
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On Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:25:26 +0100, bbgruff wrote:
> One really should not smile at the misfortunes of others, but after
> all that's been said on the subject in this group, I can't help it!
Nokia have learnt so quickly from their partner Microsoft. Release an
> One really should not smile at the misfortunes of others, but after
> all that's been said on the subject in this group, I can't help it!
alpha quality product. Microsoft get away with it because of their
illegally maintained desktop monopoly. Different market and both
companies look so amateurish. The WP7 is bad enough but this is just
soooo funny.
I hope Shillton gets his $99 back. :-)
--
A thorough reading and understanding of the Bible is the surest path
to atheism
-Donald Morgan
Henk & Ingrid
Apr 11, 2012, 4:06:17 PM4/11/12
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"bbgruff" <bbg...@yahoo.co.uk> schreef in bericht
news:9uliil...@mid.individual.net...
> <quote>
Android malware up 3,325% in 2011
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/hardware/report-android-malware-up-3325-in-2011/18449
news:9uliil...@mid.individual.net...
> <quote>
Android malware up 3,325% in 2011
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/hardware/report-android-malware-up-3325-in-2011/18449
Henk & Ingrid
Apr 11, 2012, 4:22:56 PM4/11/12
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"Hardon" <hardon...@gmail.com> schreef in bericht
news:kqihr.112$eK4...@news.usenetserver.com...
http://25labs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mobile-vendors-market-share-q2-2011.jpg
And Microsoft has now sold over 525 million licenses of Windows 7
http://www.theverge.com/microsoft/2012/1/19/2719490/windows-7-525-million-licenses-sold
news:kqihr.112$eK4...@news.usenetserver.com...
> On Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:25:26 +0100, bbgruff wrote:
>
>> One really should not smile at the misfortunes of others, but after
>> all that's been said on the subject in this group, I can't help it!
>
> Nokia have learnt so quickly from their partner Microsoft.
Yup, you are right they are still the biggest mobile vendor!
>
>> One really should not smile at the misfortunes of others, but after
>> all that's been said on the subject in this group, I can't help it!
>
> Nokia have learnt so quickly from their partner Microsoft.
http://25labs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mobile-vendors-market-share-q2-2011.jpg
And Microsoft has now sold over 525 million licenses of Windows 7
http://www.theverge.com/microsoft/2012/1/19/2719490/windows-7-525-million-licenses-sold
Chris Ahlstrom
Apr 11, 2012, 5:06:06 PM4/11/12
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Henk & Ingrid wrote this copyrighted missive and expects royalties:
You're thrashing, Henk.
Another thrasher:
--
Are you really such a sycophantic arse kisser? Try reading the bloody
article. No one is talking about removing all choice. We are talking
about the well researched and observed FACTS that TOO MUCH UNNECESSARY
choice is a burden on most people. It is FAR better to filter the dross
first and not have EVERY ONE having to start from first principles to
choose a distro (for example).
Can you really be such a smug, self absorbed incompetent arse kisser as
you come across as? Can you really be trying to misquote so obviously?
Can you really be so ready to lower your appalling reputation as a suck
up yet further with these "me too" posts in the face of bone-fide
research and result analysis?
Streuth. Get a life and try using your own brain for a change and not
get towed along on your Masters lead as is the norm these days.
-- "Hadron", kissing up to fellow trolls
Another thrasher:
--
Are you really such a sycophantic arse kisser? Try reading the bloody
article. No one is talking about removing all choice. We are talking
about the well researched and observed FACTS that TOO MUCH UNNECESSARY
choice is a burden on most people. It is FAR better to filter the dross
first and not have EVERY ONE having to start from first principles to
choose a distro (for example).
Can you really be such a smug, self absorbed incompetent arse kisser as
you come across as? Can you really be trying to misquote so obviously?
Can you really be so ready to lower your appalling reputation as a suck
up yet further with these "me too" posts in the face of bone-fide
research and result analysis?
Streuth. Get a life and try using your own brain for a change and not
get towed along on your Masters lead as is the norm these days.
-- "Hadron", kissing up to fellow trolls
bbgruff
Apr 11, 2012, 7:19:40 PM4/11/12
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On Wednesday 11 April 2012 22:06 Chris Ahlstrom wrote:
> Henk & Ingrid wrote this copyrighted missive and expects royalties:
>
>> "Hardon" <hardon...@gmail.com> schreef in bericht
>> news:kqihr.112$eK4...@news.usenetserver.com...
>>> On Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:25:26 +0100, bbgruff wrote:
>>>
>>>> One really should not smile at the misfortunes of others, but after
>>>> all that's been said on the subject in this group, I can't help it!
>>>
>>> Nokia have learnt so quickly from their partner Microsoft.
>>
>> Yup, you are right they are still the biggest mobile vendor!
>> http://25labs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mobile-vendors-market-share-
q2-2011.jpg
>>
>> And Microsoft has now sold over 525 million licenses of Windows 7
>> http://www.theverge.com/microsoft/2012/1/19/2719490/windows-7-525-
million-licenses-sold
>
> You're thrashing, Henk.
>
> Another thrasher:
Thrashing? What an interesting term.
> Henk & Ingrid wrote this copyrighted missive and expects royalties:
>
>> "Hardon" <hardon...@gmail.com> schreef in bericht
>> news:kqihr.112$eK4...@news.usenetserver.com...
>>> On Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:25:26 +0100, bbgruff wrote:
>>>
>>>> One really should not smile at the misfortunes of others, but after
>>>> all that's been said on the subject in this group, I can't help it!
>>>
>>> Nokia have learnt so quickly from their partner Microsoft.
>>
>> Yup, you are right they are still the biggest mobile vendor!
>> http://25labs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mobile-vendors-market-share-
q2-2011.jpg
>>
>> And Microsoft has now sold over 525 million licenses of Windows 7
>> http://www.theverge.com/microsoft/2012/1/19/2719490/windows-7-525-
million-licenses-sold
>
> You're thrashing, Henk.
>
> Another thrasher:
Personally, I'd say that the young lad is pissing into the wind.....
Homer
Apr 12, 2012, 4:00:33 AM4/12/12
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Verily I say unto thee that bbgruff spake thusly:
--
K. | "You see? You cannot kill me. There is no flesh
http://slated.org | and blood within this cloak to kill. There is
Fedora 8 (Werewolf) on šky | only an idea. And ideas are bulletproof."
kernel 2.6.31.5, up 64 days | ~ V for Vendetta.
>
> One really should not smile at the misfortunes of others, but after
> all that's been said on the subject in this group, I can't help it!
>
><quote>
> *Nokia drops Lumia 900 price to $0 in response to bug outrage*
Too expensive.
> One really should not smile at the misfortunes of others, but after
> all that's been said on the subject in this group, I can't help it!
>
><quote>
> *Nokia drops Lumia 900 price to $0 in response to bug outrage*
--
K. | "You see? You cannot kill me. There is no flesh
http://slated.org | and blood within this cloak to kill. There is
Fedora 8 (Werewolf) on šky | only an idea. And ideas are bulletproof."
kernel 2.6.31.5, up 64 days | ~ V for Vendetta.
RonB
Apr 12, 2012, 4:53:15 AM4/12/12
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On Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:00:33 +0100, Homer wrote:
> Verily I say unto thee that bbgruff spake thusly:
>>
>> One really should not smile at the misfortunes of others, but after all
>> that's been said on the subject in this group, I can't help it!
>>
>><quote>
>> *Nokia drops Lumia 900 price to $0 in response to bug outrage*
>
> Too expensive.
You've got to sell a lot of them to make any money at that price. :)
> Verily I say unto thee that bbgruff spake thusly:
>>
>> One really should not smile at the misfortunes of others, but after all
>> that's been said on the subject in this group, I can't help it!
>>
>><quote>
>> *Nokia drops Lumia 900 price to $0 in response to bug outrage*
>
> Too expensive.
--
RonB
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