“In an effort not to discourage Mac users from adopting one of its new Windows Phone 7 handsets, Microsoft will reportedly deploy later this a year the first version of its Zune media software targeted at Apple users,” Slash Lane reports for AppleInsider.
“The revelation was briefly made public in a Twitter post from Microsoft UK’s head of Windows Phone marketing, Oded Ran, before it was quickly deleted, presumably because the executive jumped the gun,” Lane reports. “‘ANNOUNCEMENT: I’m glad to confirm that Mac users would be able to use Zune on their Macs to sync with #WP7,’ said the tweet. ‘More details soon.'”
Read more in the full article here.
MacDailyNews Take: Hold on, we’ve got to wipe some coffee off our gorgeous Apple LED Cinema Displays…
Okay, so after attempting to belittle Mac users in comments made by the company clown, Steve Ballmer, in a poorly-conceived TV ad campaign, and in a trumped up “Apple Tax” whitepaper, Microsoft is now attempting to sell Mac users on pretend iPhones by offering them fake iTunes?
The delusion runs thick like molasses through the halls of Microsoft.
Virus attack!!!!!!!!
Virus attack!!!!!!!!
Oh good, I can FINALLY stop holding my breath. After 6 years, I was getting pretty blue in the face!
Oh good, I can FINALLY stop holding my breath. After 6 years, I was getting pretty blue in the face!
Hahahahahaha, hahahahahaha, hahahahahahahahaha! I just shot coffee through my nose all over my monitor when I read this! Hahahaha oh Monkey Boy, stop it, you’re killing me!
Hahahahahaha, hahahahahaha, hahahahahahahahaha! I just shot coffee through my nose all over my monitor when I read this! Hahahaha oh Monkey Boy, stop it, you’re killing me!
Suddenly I have deaf ears.
Suddenly I have deaf ears.
I like our strategy; I like it a lot
I like our strategy; I like it a lot
Oh goodie. In other news, I just got my Bentley back from the shop. Had some naked girl mud flaps installed, a bobble head hula girl on the rear deck and bright red dingle balls hanging from the rear view mirror.
Now, I can put Zune on my Mac?. What a great day!.
Oh goodie. In other news, I just got my Bentley back from the shop. Had some naked girl mud flaps installed, a bobble head hula girl on the rear deck and bright red dingle balls hanging from the rear view mirror.
Now, I can put Zune on my Mac?. What a great day!.
“In an effort TO discourage Mac users from adopting one of its new Windows Phone 7 handsets, Microsoft will reportedly deploy later this a year the first version of its Zune media software targeted at Apple users,”
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AAAAAAAAHH ! My eyes are bleeding !
MDN Word: “children”. As in, “Won’t somebody PLEASE think of the children!”
AAAAAAAAHH ! My eyes are bleeding !
MDN Word: “children”. As in, “Won’t somebody PLEASE think of the children!”
Are they even still making zunes?
Are they even still making zunes?
Wow, not sure if Apple’s servers will be able to handle the strain when THAT goes live.
Wow, not sure if Apple’s servers will be able to handle the strain when THAT goes live.
About time. Placing iPhone on eBay now.
About time. Placing iPhone on eBay now.
75% of the students in college are using Macs. If one of them did not get that FREE iPod touch than someone may have slipped a Zune in as a joke with their stuff as they went off to college. But, who would be so mean.
HAS ANYONE EVER SEEN ANYONE WITH A ZUNE ON THE STREET, IN A MALL, … ANYWHERE? The Zune is almost as rare in the wild as that Microsoft Big Ass Table!
75% of the students in college are using Macs. If one of them did not get that FREE iPod touch than someone may have slipped a Zune in as a joke with their stuff as they went off to college. But, who would be so mean.
HAS ANYONE EVER SEEN ANYONE WITH A ZUNE ON THE STREET, IN A MALL, … ANYWHERE? The Zune is almost as rare in the wild as that Microsoft Big Ass Table!
I just sh!t my pants a little… The thought of that garbage being Mac compatible sends chills down my spine.
I just sh!t my pants a little… The thought of that garbage being Mac compatible sends chills down my spine.
By the time MS figures out the Zune software thing, iOS devices will be free-standing products.
By the time MS figures out the Zune software thing, iOS devices will be free-standing products.
That’s great I can finally replace this damn iPhone and all of these iPods! Thanks monkey boy!
That’s great I can finally replace this damn iPhone and all of these iPods! Thanks monkey boy!
I have seen maybe TWO Zunes tops out in the wild. My boss had one, but after I gave him crap about it, I haven’t seen it. He bought it USED too.
Saaaa. Nande Microsoft chobaka nandayo?
I have seen maybe TWO Zunes tops out in the wild. My boss had one, but after I gave him crap about it, I haven’t seen it. He bought it USED too.
Saaaa. Nande Microsoft chobaka nandayo?
I could see this about a year after Zune launch. But 6 years? Wow. We all see that the Ipod of 6 years ago has been replaced by the touch (oh and the new shuffle for simple music and pod casts). So what the lates Zune is like the 4rth Generation IPod Nano? I would rather have a 4rth Gen refurb Ipod Nano than a new Zune..
I could see this about a year after Zune launch. But 6 years? Wow. We all see that the Ipod of 6 years ago has been replaced by the touch (oh and the new shuffle for simple music and pod casts). So what the lates Zune is like the 4rth Generation IPod Nano? I would rather have a 4rth Gen refurb Ipod Nano than a new Zune..
In other news, biogenetic engineers at Microsoft have altered a male hog to grow huge, swinging mammary glands.
In other news, biogenetic engineers at Microsoft have altered a male hog to grow huge, swinging mammary glands.
Oh, installation error; I never noticed that. I wondered why MDN always posted that pic of the Zune software.
Oh, installation error; I never noticed that. I wondered why MDN always posted that pic of the Zune software.
First Ballmer’s quote on Apple’s brand meaning nothing to the user and now this. Are you making this stuff up?
I feel like I’m reading from a Comedy Central spoofed MDN website.
Is it April Fools day already?
First Ballmer’s quote on Apple’s brand meaning nothing to the user and now this. Are you making this stuff up?
I feel like I’m reading from a Comedy Central spoofed MDN website.
Is it April Fools day already?
This whole Ballmer performance should be a SNL special.
This whole Ballmer performance should be a SNL special.
Who in their right mind would do that to their Mac?
Ok maybe some one else’s Mac, but only if you really don’t like them.
Who in their right mind would do that to their Mac?
Ok maybe some one else’s Mac, but only if you really don’t like them.
Is Al Franken writing Balmer’s speeches?
Is Al Franken writing Balmer’s speeches?
Are there any Mac owners who might even consider owning a ZunePhone?
Are there any Mac owners who might even consider owning a ZunePhone?
I actually saw my very first Zune in the wild last week at the doctor’s office. The fat, old, cranky receptionist was listening to one. I was dumbfounded. I didn’t even ask her why. I know that stupid people are not Apple’s target demographic anyways, so she deserves her Zune.
I actually saw my very first Zune in the wild last week at the doctor’s office. The fat, old, cranky receptionist was listening to one. I was dumbfounded. I didn’t even ask her why. I know that stupid people are not Apple’s target demographic anyways, so she deserves her Zune.
@Jersey_Trader
A couple of days ago I saw 4GB Zunes for sale on Woot. I don’t recall having ever seen a Zune in use in the wild.
@Jersey_Trader
A couple of days ago I saw 4GB Zunes for sale on Woot. I don’t recall having ever seen a Zune in use in the wild.
Yay!!!
Now we can squirt on our macs!!
Yay!!!
Now we can squirt on our macs!!
Lost it completely. Yesterday’s CNN Money (the Bullhorn) interviewed Howard Lindzon of Stocktwits Network: “Microsoft’s R&D is so far behind, so out of touch with reality” and “Steve Balmer — his time is well gone”. If stock gurus are pissing all over your CEO, something’s gotta give…. assholes!
Lost it completely. Yesterday’s CNN Money (the Bullhorn) interviewed Howard Lindzon of Stocktwits Network: “Microsoft’s R&D is so far behind, so out of touch with reality” and “Steve Balmer — his time is well gone”. If stock gurus are pissing all over your CEO, something’s gotta give…. assholes!
The Tipping Point has long been passed.
The Tipping Point has long been passed.
I’m quite sure those four mac users that buy a Windows Phone 07 will be quite happy about this wonderful development!
I’m quite sure those four mac users that buy a Windows Phone 07 will be quite happy about this wonderful development!
The horror….
The horror….
So that means we can have our Mac and get some Zune Tang too?
So that means we can have our Mac and get some Zune Tang too?
Oh my God I needed this laugh today. Who knew Zune was the underlying core platform to MSFTs entire mobile strategy.
Oh my God I needed this laugh today. Who knew Zune was the underlying core platform to MSFTs entire mobile strategy.
Balmer’s last big squirt? LMAOROTF
Balmer’s last big squirt? LMAOROTF
LOL. That should be Ballmer. LOLOLOLOL
LOL. That should be Ballmer. LOLOLOLOL
‘UK’s head of Windows Phone marketing, Oded Ran.’
“Oded Ran”
Also ran, & already dead.’
‘UK’s head of Windows Phone marketing, Oded Ran.’
“Oded Ran”
Also ran, & already dead.’
I sell cars for a living. I see people every day with iPods and iPhones, who want to use them in their vehicle.
I had a guy ask once about a Zune interface, but of course, he didn’t bother to bring it in with him.
Anyone with an Apple device can plug right into our cars, view and navigate their music onscreen, and charge their battery, all with one able.
If you have a non-Apple device, you get auxilliary input, that does none of the above.
The newest Apple interface will even stream Pandora!
The world only cares about Apple right now.
I sell cars for a living. I see people every day with iPods and iPhones, who want to use them in their vehicle.
I had a guy ask once about a Zune interface, but of course, he didn’t bother to bring it in with him.
Anyone with an Apple device can plug right into our cars, view and navigate their music onscreen, and charge their battery, all with one able.
If you have a non-Apple device, you get auxilliary input, that does none of the above.
The newest Apple interface will even stream Pandora!
The world only cares about Apple right now.
Whoops!
That should be “all with one cable.”
Whoops!
That should be “all with one cable.”
MS “We hate iTunes so much we copied it.”
MS copying Apple? Hell froze over.
MS “We hate iTunes so much we copied it.”
MS copying Apple? Hell froze over.
Uh…what’s a Zune?
Uh…what’s a Zune?
Sometimes I wish I actually *was* Zune Tang™. Because I’d love to hear his glorious wisdom on this.
Sometimes I wish I actually *was* Zune Tang™. Because I’d love to hear his glorious wisdom on this.
I have an american friend who has one and says he likes it. I know he hates Macs.
I wonder if there is a connection………
I have an american friend who has one and says he likes it. I know he hates Macs.
I wonder if there is a connection………
Finally, a mdn take I can completely agree with.
Finally, a mdn take I can completely agree with.
A few years ago, I saw someone with a Zune at a Super Bowl party. He’d just gotten it and thought it was the sh*t. No accounting for taste, I suppose. Haven’t seen one since.
The fact that Microsoft is releasing this software for the Mac is important historically speaking, and I don’t mean that as a joke. Sure, nobody cares about it, but it’s still important, because it means that Microsoft no longer sees Windows as their most important platform going forward.
Think about it. SOP for Microsoft in the past was always to make anything new they came out with Windows-exclusive, to attract people to and lock them into the Windows platform. The fact that they are releasing this software for the Mac is just more proof those days are over.
——RM
A few years ago, I saw someone with a Zune at a Super Bowl party. He’d just gotten it and thought it was the sh*t. No accounting for taste, I suppose. Haven’t seen one since.
The fact that Microsoft is releasing this software for the Mac is important historically speaking, and I don’t mean that as a joke. Sure, nobody cares about it, but it’s still important, because it means that Microsoft no longer sees Windows as their most important platform going forward.
Think about it. SOP for Microsoft in the past was always to make anything new they came out with Windows-exclusive, to attract people to and lock them into the Windows platform. The fact that they are releasing this software for the Mac is just more proof those days are over.
——RM
I read recently from an anonymous news source: “Not to be out done, Apple will port OSX to Windows Vista by Christmas due to popular request.”
I read recently from an anonymous news source: “Not to be out done, Apple will port OSX to Windows Vista by Christmas due to popular request.”
WTF is a Zune?
WTF is a Zune?
I think this is called putting a pig on some lipstick….
I think this is called putting a pig on some lipstick….
RE: Zune, MDN member MacBill sez: “My boss had one, but after I gave him crap about it, I haven’t seen it. He bought it USED too.”
The thought of a used turd is extra disturbing. I am shutting down now and erasing the last minute mental processing.
RE: Zune, MDN member MacBill sez: “My boss had one, but after I gave him crap about it, I haven’t seen it. He bought it USED too.”
The thought of a used turd is extra disturbing. I am shutting down now and erasing the last minute mental processing.
I know ONE Zune user. Who bought it used because he is a tightwad. After it bricked after an “update” he got an ipod.
So, you can buy an ipod, or you can buy something else THEN buy an ipod. You are not really saving anything.
I know ONE Zune user. Who bought it used because he is a tightwad. After it bricked after an “update” he got an ipod.
So, you can buy an ipod, or you can buy something else THEN buy an ipod. You are not really saving anything.
Still loving the orgasm face on the cute gal in the Zune pic.
Still loving the orgasm face on the cute gal in the Zune pic.
Why would they bother? The Venn Diagrams of Mac users and Zune users have no overlap!
Why would they bother? The Venn Diagrams of Mac users and Zune users have no overlap!
Hahahhaa! Ha ha haaa! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA!
Hahahhaa! Ha ha haaa! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA!
Best MS example:
At my local electronics store all the iPods are behind glass, under lock and key. The Zunes are out in the open … but according to the sales reps none go missing. In Steve Ballmer’s world, this might mean Zunes are more secure! Yeah, that’s it! LOL!
Best MS example:
At my local electronics store all the iPods are behind glass, under lock and key. The Zunes are out in the open … but according to the sales reps none go missing. In Steve Ballmer’s world, this might mean Zunes are more secure! Yeah, that’s it! LOL!
I for one see this as good news. Finally, I’ll be able to use my Zune.
I for one see this as good news. Finally, I’ll be able to use my Zune.
What self respecting Mac user would own a Zune? o_O
What self respecting Mac user would own a Zune? o_O
That’s hilarious! Yeah, I’d love to dumb down. Hahahahahahah!
That’s hilarious! Yeah, I’d love to dumb down. Hahahahahahah!
WTF? WHY? ZunieTunes? Really…Microsoft…REALLY?
LMAOROTF!
WTF? WHY? ZunieTunes? Really…Microsoft…REALLY?
LMAOROTF!
Why??
Why??
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