From Cult of Mac, diePod: May Your Playlist Rest in Peace:

At Apple Matters, Occasionally I Remember That Microsoft Still Exists:

At work I use Linux exclusively, at home I use Mac and this arangement suits me just fine. I’ve written on here before about how I’ve long since jettisoned whatever Window’s knowledge I once had and moved on to bigger and better things. And yet, sometimes I get reminded about something that Microsoft does and it always makes me smile because my reaction is always the same. Invariably I think to myself “Microsoft, eh? They’re still around?”

In fact, just recently I met someone who uses Vista. “Really?” was all I could say. I mean, you hear about these people, but you never expect to meet them. But other than that one person, I don’t think I know anyone who uses Vista. Everyone I do know is either a geek like me (and runs Linux), a friend/relation of a geek (and runs OS X) or an acquaintance (running XP). Clearly Vista hasn’t been the success story Microsoft was hoping for.

As for Windows 7, the only people I’ve ever met who even have a clue what I’m talking about are those people who serious geeks. Most people just don’t care. And that was when I had my tiny little moment of revelation. At long last, Microsoft has become irrelevant to my daily life. I don’t use their products at work, I don’t use their products at home, and no matter what they do in the various markets they influence, their idiocy doesn’t trickle down into my life. It was a very happy realization.

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From Cult of Mac, Feeling Nostalgic? An Apple Memorabilia Sale

Fortune bestows ‘most admired company’ honor on Apple

As is its habit at this time of year, Fortune has released its annual ranking of the world’s “most admired” companies and the folks in Cupertino have topped the list for the second year in a row.

iPhone Savior, UK Girl Group Emerge As New iBand Contender:

From Cult of Mac, Downtime on “Heroes” Set? Twitter Via iPhone

More on 10 Ways Microsoft’s Retail Stores Will Differ From Apple Stores:

6) Stores will be named Microsoft Live Retail Store with PC Services for Digital Lifestyle Enthusiasts.