Opinion

The Microsoft Effect

by Stu Kushner • April 17, 2013

It began so well. Microsoft wrote DOS. They started small and they created an operating system for the IBM PC that opened up a new world for the common, everyday programmer. DOS was sometimes a bit tricky. I recall issues more »

by Stu Kushner • December 16, 2010

As you can see from this graph. I get a lot of Spam and it has been increasing at an alarming rate.

by Stu Kushner • August 23, 2010

So, I bought a new Acer Aspire One Netbook for my wife and for home use. It is a terrific little machine. It comes with Windows 7, 1gb RAM, a 160gb hard drive, 3 USB ports, external video jack, 10″ more »

by Stu Kushner • March 25, 2010

I met with a potential client. They have a very specialized business that involves analyzing data on hard drives. The data can take many forms and so they have a multitude of software tools that assist in compiling information. And more »

by Stu Kushner • March 5, 2010

So, I won a new client. Paragon Title of Bethesda is now a client. They agreed to allow Progressive Office to install the NetworkCare system onto their network. NetworkCare is a Managed Service that allows us to monitor the entire more »

by Stu Kushner • January 22, 2010

I must preface this message by the admission that I am not a fan of Microsoft. Do a search for Microsoft on my site and you will see a few articles about my opinion of Microsoft as a business. I more »

by Stu Kushner • December 15, 2009

I’m in the Philippines. I have been here for 10 days and I have about 10 more days to go. I love it here. The people are very friendly and gracious. The town is quaint, simple and unassuming. The pace more »

by Stu Kushner • October 21, 2009

An opinion from my good friend, Kevin Tiahrt… I thought I would throw out my two cents on the release of Windows 7. It is tomorrow, October 22. I have been working with it for the past few months and more »

by Stu Kushner • October 19, 2009

Today I was contacted by a potential customer that has an HP OfficeJet Pro 8500. He wrote that the printer is displaying a paper jam error message and that it seems to have a broken gear inside but that there more »

by Stu Kushner • October 16, 2009

I have been watching the television advertising and also reading print ads and I have noticed an interesting phenomena. Microsoft is advertising that it’s new Windows 7 operating system is very very good. They are trotting out good reviews and more »