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You were definitely NOT expecting this...well then again, you probably were.

 

In a rather embarassing turn of events, it has now been confirmed that Microsoft's new "Cutting Edge" MP3 player, Zune, is not compatible with their new "Cutting Edge" operating system, Windows Vista. Users who attempt to install the Zune software suite will receive a nice "This operating system is currently not supported by Zune" message. An official Microsoft support document confirms that Vista "is not supported at this time." What utterly perfect timing considering that Microsoft will be shipping the extra-costly Business edition of Vista in 2 weeks. Looks like the cutting edge just doesn't cut it when it comes to compatability, eh?

 

On another note, journalists over at the Sydney Morning Herald point out how Zune has quite an "intense" error screen, featuring the picture of a man and two women, one of whom they've described as: "well she's either in hysterics or having an orgasm."

 

Hey, even their BSODs are becoming more sexy. Now what do you say to THAT Apple?!

 

UPDATE: Whoa wait a minute, are those two chicks or THREE chicks :blink: ? Tell us what you think!

 

UPDATE 2: It turns out Microsoft's Zune lab has already churned out an update for Zune for Vista; it just hasn't been released yet as it wouldn't make sense to release it before Vista hits shelves anyways. Expect its release within a few days after Business edition arrives on the market officially.


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Swad

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Wow, I... uh...

 

And for the record, those look like 3 women to me.

sHARD>>

Posted

Wow, I... uh...

 

And for the record, those look like 3 women to me.

 

And one is without pants :huh:

rollcage

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or could the one girl be dying (not breathing)? maybe the one on top is giving cpr to the others? right....

Numberzz

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And the man or woman on top of the girl is taking his/her shirt off. What happens after you hit continue? :)

 

EDIT: O now i get it. The error is that the Chinese woman isn't kissing the other girl..

BlackShadowWolf

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This whole thing spawned a big debate over at AppleInsider. I find it to be one of the weirdest things they have done. You have to love Microsoft and their products. Its a perfect example of what not to do O_o.

 

It would be like Apple releasing the iPod and saying it would'nt be compatible with Mac OS X.

 

Rollcage it does look like that, but maybe it was a secret thing put in by a disgruntled developer :) . I so want to here how Microsoft explains that screen.

Numberzz

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EDIT 2: The button shoudn't say "OK", but "OK..."

 

EDIT: That was supposed to go in my previous post.

Guest goodtime

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To Zune or Not to Zune.

I pick the later.

<- holding out for a touch screen, widescreen kick ass iPod.

 

gt

kevin_4e

Posted

Wow, that's weird.

trav1085

Posted

soon there will be a warning saying "You must be 18 years or older to install this software".

rathalos

Posted

Wow...... Fancy Micro{censored} calling it a cutting edge player that cant even be compatible with a supposed cutting edge OS.... Irony.... So much for cutting edge when they got hurt by the edge themselves....

snackole

Posted

If you ask me they jumped right over the edge.

loukaniko

Posted

ha pure gold lol

bofors

Posted

Its a perfect example of what not to do O_o.

 

No doubt, that screen is not going to last long.

 

Where is the "Hot Coffee" mod? I hate being teased like this. :construction:

joe75

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NC17 :construction:

bofors

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In a rather embarassing turn of events, it has now been confirmed that Microsoft's new "Cutting Edge" MP3 player, Zune, is not compatible with their new "Cutting Edge" operating system, Windows Vista. Users who attempt to install the Zune software suite will receive a nice "This operating system is currently not supported by Zune" message.

 

No surprise here, we are talking about Microsoft aren't we?

 

It's not going to surprise if Vista ships with a host of malware either.

REVENGE

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No doubt, that screen is not going to last long.

 

Where is the "Hot Coffee" mod? I hate being teased like this. :construction:

 

NEWSFLASH: In direct competition with Apple's new iPod Games, Microsoft has released...

 

HIDDEN ZUNE SEX GAMES FTW! :compress:

ZeeJM

Posted

This whole thing spawned a big debate over at AppleInsider. I find it to be one of the weirdest things they have done. You have to love Microsoft and their products. Its a perfect example of what not to do O_o.

 

It would be like Apple releasing the iPod and saying it would'nt be compatible with Mac OS X.

 

Rollcage it does look like that, but maybe it was a secret thing put in by a disgruntled developer :dev: . I so want to here how Microsoft explains that screen.

 

No - I think it would be like Apple releasing the iPod and saying it isn't currently compatible with Leopard.

 

Now that Vista has RTM'd, I'd expect to see the Zune team release supported client code for Vista fairly quickly.

Bing Lax

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"Zune's screen is 44% larger than the iPod's, but displays the same number of pixels." found on wikipedia.....the quality most be horrible..

Adrian Fogge

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No more horrible than all of Microsoft's PocketPCs that have the same resolution at the same size...

 

On second thought, those have always looked horrible with their 45 DPI screens.

Sabr

Posted

Well done, Microsoft.

 

...

 

:(

Jeezoflip

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First off... The reason its not compatable with vista yet is because technically...vista isnt out yet. And for every one who downloads it early is out of luck. Im sure as soon as they release vista... they will have an update for it...or maybe even package the Zune software into vista like apple intergrates itunes into os x.

 

On the install error note... I think its a chick having an orgasm in some random field...and the other people next to her are having sex cause the other girl looks like she doesnt have pants on. I dont know though if its a girl on top of a girl, or a girl on top of a guy. But either way, thats deffently what it is. I applaud microsoft on such an entertaining error. Infact, its almost rewarding, or makes up for that fact that you had an install error.

mac.nub

Posted

:( new Microsoft technologies, interesting as always. :D

All I need to do now is get audio and wireless working and get rid of XP off my MacSpiron 6400 :D

robotskip

Posted

Wow, I can't believe you people are actually making fun of, insulting and other things towards Microsoft for this.

 

Vista isn't out, so, it being supported is how bad news ? Also, a beta will be out by the end of next week (IIRC) and there will be full, proper support before Vista officially launches or when it does.

moid

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Oh. my.. You people just didn't get it!

The error screen praises the Zunes's Wireless (:laser:) connectivity sharing.

Three girls (maybe four, one not pictured down there) served just right for that.

 

It's a pity they can share it for 3 days.



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