Microsoft Shifts Focus, Will Target the Idiots

I’m sure the parents of Timothy Sellers, Heather Grantham, and Joshua Dersch were super proud this Tuesday when their kids were granted a patent so brilliant, so amazing, and so unbelievable, it takes an idiot to appreciate it. The three Microsoft employees submitted and were granted a patent for… wait for it… making Page Up and Page Down move an actual page up or page down – as in a real paper like pages, not today’s annoying screen size sections.

Fun and Games with AT&T, Episode II: Lost Time

Previously on Fun and Games with AT&T...

After many hours wasted on the phone and two failed attempts at buying an iPhone, AT&T has informed me that as a matter of policy I will not be compensated for this ordeal. They also double charged me $195.72 for their own mistake triggered by the same screw-up, which I was told will take another billing cycle to be credited. Not clear in what form yet – I’m hoping a check.

I am unwilling to let this matter rest without a proper compensation for my time. And so the story continues.

Fun and Games with AT&T, Episode I: Dreaming of iPhones

Earlier this year I’ve decided it was time to get a new cell phone. My three years old phone was falling apart and I wanted something more sophisticated. The second generation iPhone was announced that week, and with first generation phones hard to come by, I patiently waited for the newer version. When they were finally announced, I logged into my AT&T account to make sure I was eligible for the discounted price. I have two lines on the account, one already on the iPhone plan (which qualified) and another without a service plan (ended in Jun 2007). For some reason the website was showing my second line did not qualify despite the fact it was out of contract.

And so my adventure begins...