To Microsoft "s dismay, it is fast becoming what is known as a computing platform — a sturdy base upon which programmers can build software applications."

令微软公司惊愕的是，它很快成了一种被称作计算平台的东西——一个能让程序员开发应用软件的坚实基础。

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Microsoft has been trying to get their customers to accept subscription-based software since the early 90's, and they get massive pushback from their customers every single time.

微软从90年代早期就开始推销这种基于订阅的软件销售方式，但是每次都是撞了大大的一鼻子灰。

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Previous to coming to Microsoft, I’ve bounced around the industry doing contracting, shrinkwrap development, and even a little bit of embedded software waaay back in the 90’s.

在来微软工作之前，我从90年代开始从事工业软件外包，盒装软件开发，甚至一些嵌入式软件开发。

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Second, the machines would bypass Intel's processors and Microsoft's software in favour of open-source stuff.

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The deal gives Microsoft a piece of the action in Europe's telecom market, while ntl gets access to Microsoft's software expertise.

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The application, published Dec. 13, suggests Apple could adopt something similar to Microsoft 's widely criticized Windows Genuine Advantage copy protection program, which checks a user's machine to confirm that it is not running a pirated version of Microsoft's software in exchange for access to certain software updates.

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