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Microsoft Exposes Apple's Programming Errors in QuickTime Software

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Microsoft has revealed that programming errors in Apple's QuickTime software are the root cause of its incompatibility issues with certain versions of Windows. This contradicts allegations made by Apple's senior vice president, Avadis Tevanian, who accused Microsoft of "sabotage" in court testimony. However, Tevanian later admitted under cross-examination that he had no basis to claim that Microsoft intentionally caused the incompatibility. Microsoft has released evidence showing that Apple's own programming mistakes are responsible for the issues, which have been verified by an independent software testing and development lab, Mindcraft.

Key Takeaways:

  • Apple's QuickTime software is experiencing incompatibility issues with certain versions of Windows due to programming errors made by Apple.
  • Apple's senior vice president, Avadis Tevanian, initially accused Microsoft of "sabotage" in court testimony, but later admitted under cross-examination that he had no basis for the claim.
  • Microsoft released evidence showing that Apple's own programming mistakes are the root cause of the issues, which have been verified by an independent software testing and development lab, Mindcraft.
  • Microsoft offered a fix for the issue, which is available for download on the Microsoft Developer Network Web site.
  • Apple has been criticized for making unsubstantiated allegations and putting its customers at risk by not providing a fix for the issue.
  • The issue has highlighted the importance of compatibility and interoperability between software applications.

Statistics:

  • 1975: The year Microsoft was founded.
  • 2 weeks ago: Apple filed its testimony and videotaped demonstrations with the Federal District Court in Washington D.C.
  • 1 fix: Microsoft has made available a simple fix for customers to download and install to correctly complete the installation process for QuickTime.
  • 100%: The percentage of customers that should not pay the price for Apple's programming mistakes.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire.
  • Microsoft.
  • Mindcraft (http://www.mindcraft.com/).
  • Microsoft Developer Network Web site (http://msdn.microsoft.com/developer/news/quicktime.htm).
  • Microsoft Developer Relations Group.
  • Apple.

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