Microsoft’s Latest Acquisition
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The corporate mantra “embrace and extend” was taken to its logical conclusion today, as Microsoft’s chief syndication architects slapped Atom and RSS together in one giant spec sandwich.
No longer will users be forced to decide between “less filling” and “tastes great.” OurSS is all things to all people; the long-standing debate has finally been settled with this bold (character escaped) move. Inspired largely by Apple’s vigilante efforts in the syndicationsphere, Microsoft turned something simple into something even simpler.
Rival syndication factions IMANASS, AtomsApple, and PrinceSS have announced a coalition to combat OurSS in the browser - claiming that Microsoft’s directive will only stifle innovation. IMANASS brings with them key supporters from fringe syndication groups such as BetterSS, AnotherSS, CoolRSS, and RSS 3.11 (for Workgroups). Meanwhile, certain Atom supporters have split from the group to form their own, under the working title “FortyPointBuck.”
9 out of 10 people agree that they still don’t understand or care.
Source: Microsoft
Domain: SyndicationWars.com
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6 Comment(s)
By Davis Freeberg on Jul 17, 2006 | Reply
You guys are so freakin’ hilarious. I love this site. Keep up the great comics. Now we just need an Apple guy standing next to him mocking Microsoft for being geeky enough to know the difference between Atom and RSS.
By Scott Kingery on Jul 17, 2006 | Reply
“RSS 3.11 (for Workgroups)”
LOL!!
By Dustin on Jul 18, 2006 | Reply
that’s too awesome, I love the illustrations.
By SEO GURU on Jul 19, 2006 | Reply
I like my sandwitch with RSS TUNA, topped with Peanut butter and Aggregator Jam.
Seriously, Microsoft has become a follower instead of the industry leader.
By Shanks Pandiath on Aug 3, 2006 | Reply
Ha !
By Cat on Jun 30, 2008 | Reply
lol