Winextra – Microsoft and Windows Round-up

Yet another attempt at cool and different from Microsoft goes down in flames. Yes folks the KIN has been sent to the woodshed to be shot and buried. Oh well I’m sure they’ll come up with something else to give a half-hearted attempt at.

Microsoft:

Top issues for Silverlight – Tim Heuer
A while back I had sent out an update on Twitter that I was sitting in a meeting reviewing some “top issues” for Silverlight as reported through various channels (official support, forums, social media outlets, blogs, incoming emails, etc.).
Microsoft’s Comparison To Linux In The Server Market Conveniently Leaves Out Free – Techdirt
If you get to define a “market” you can create all sorts of misleading results. Take, for example, this recent blog post from Microsoft, where it tried to show off just how big the company was using a variety of numbers.
J Allard’s other half leaves Microsoft – Mary Jo Foley
When I spoke last month with Rebecca Norlander — a high-profile Microsoft exec who had done stints in a variety of business units — she was evaluating her next move inside the company. It turns out Norlander, like her husband J Allard, is leaving Microsoft.
Tech’s Cocky Little ‘King’ Insults Microsoft [Ego] – Gawker: valleywag
Dennis Crowley might be on top of the world now, but the Foursquare founder might want to tame his growing hubris. The CEO who called Google “hopeless” has been dissing Microsoft, too
What killed the Kin? – Engadget
While the news today that Microsoft has killed its troubled Kin line didn’t come as the craziest of surprises, it’s definitely left a lot of lingering questions about just what happened. Now we may have a little insight into what went wrong — and what might be in store

Windows:

Pin Folders And Files To The Windows 7 Start Menu – gHacks
The Windows 7 Start Menu is made up of two parts; The first screen shows recent items or selected programs depending on the customization of the user, the second a list of all programs that have added an entry to the Start Menu.
Make Gadgets Visible Only On Mouse-Over In Windows 7 – gHacks
Desktop gadgets, love them or hate them. Some can be pretty useful in specific contexts while others are plain dispensable. Who for instance needs a clock gadget if a clock is displayed all the time in the Windows 7 Taskbar.

Windows Live:

The evolution of Windows Live Spaces – The Windows Blog
Now that the new generation of Windows Live web services has been released, some of you have asked me why we didn’t make any changes to Spaces.

Windows Phone 7:

Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Will Play Xbox LIVE Arcade Games – SlashGear
It feels like it’s been forever since Microsoft announced Windows Phone 7. And, despite the fact the details came afterward, it almost feels longer since we actually heard any details about one of the future mobile Operating System’s coolest features: Xbox LIVE support.
Microsoft emphasizes Xbox Live Arcade compatibility in Windows Phone 7 – CrunchGear
Back around when Windows Phone 7 was announced, Microsoft was eager to demonstrate the 3D gaming prowess of the OS and its intended hardware.