microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcsd - Microsoft fails yet again to deliver as promised

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Microsoft fails yet again to deliver as promised

Sati

2003-11-21, 4:23 pm

If it's any consolation to you, Microsoft is digging its
own grave on security. Read up on adware (and be careful
that you don't get infected in the process). Adware has
been declared legal in US and this concept is spreading
like wildfire.

Our company recently abandoned further development of a
semi-finished web based application because of the above
concerns. We are shifting to a closed system (WAN/Citrix)
which offers much better security.

>-----Original Message-----
>Microsoft has lied to me yet again.
>
>Perhaps Microsoft themselves should "analyze" their own
>requirements because for the last time, they have screwed
>this developer out of his hard-earned work.
>
>Microsoft threw down the gauntlet for developers on the
>MCSD.NET track. They said [paraphrase] "Get your MCSD by
>September 30th, and you'll be recognized as an Early
>Adopter." You can find the exact wording here:
>http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/...sd/benefits.asp
>in the first paragraph.
>
>I have been so wrapped up in work that I didn't hear
about
>this information until mid-September. Someone joked and
>said "you better hurry up" thinking I wouldn't try. Well,
>I took my first test on September 9th, and had my MCAD
>within a week. At this point, I could have either kept
up
>this pace, or stretched things out to take my last exam
on
>the 30th. I wanted to be certain that I didn't screw up
>so I called Microsoft and verified that I would indeed
get
>the EA credential if I took the exam Tuesday morning
>(September 30th). It was inconvenient for me to take the
>exam on the 29th due to a meeting, but I would have
>rescheduled if I had known what was to come.
>
>I took the final exam I had to take at 9:15am and
passed.
>All done. I had accomplished my goal and taken all 5
>exams within a 21 day time period despite a busy work
>schedule. I realized today that I had yet to receive my
>updated wallet card with the MCSD. I called to inquire
>and Microsoft apologized for not getting it out.
However,
>being that I'm sure they don't keep reproducing "Early
>Adopter" cards like the rest of the cards I said, "Mine
>will still say Early Adopter on it, wont it?"
>
>The CSR paused and said, "I don't see that you got that
>certification. What is it?"
>
>He waited longer and searched before stating, "That is
>only for the first couple thousand people, it wasn't
based
>on a date."
>
>I said, "No, that's the MCAD 'Charter Member' credential.
>I'm talking about the MCSD Early Adopter."
>
>He said, "let me look".
>
>After waiting he said "who told you about this? I don't
>see anything about it."
>
>I had to tell him it was on the MS website and had to
find
>it. He came back and pointed me to another site
>
(http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/...sd/showcase.asp).
> This site said I had to get it _before_ September 30th
>which conflicts with the link above and has different
>wording. So instead of saying "yeah, the wording was
>kinda misleading" Microsoft has chosen to disrespect a
>developer that has long evangelized their products,
>authored books about their software, and sold many
>solutions that have made them money (not that I make up a
>large portion of their gross revenue or anything).
>
>This is the last time. I'm turning all my efforts to
Java
>as soon as I possibly can. I will run Linux at home. I
>will sell my XBox and get another console. I'll have a
>Microsoft software burning party in my backyard. I'll
>offer free Linux courses on a weekly basis in my
>neighborhood and allow anyone else who wants to come in.
>I'm going to start developing Linux solutions for charity
>in my spare time.
>
>Why am I so ticked over this? Whats the big deal?
Because
>I am tired of being lied to by Microsoft. I'm tired of
>Microsoft treating developers like they don't matter.
I'm
>sick of the whole system they've created. They need
>competition.. and they need it badly. They are second-
>rate in support and always will be until they HAVE to
>provide good support and are FORCED to be reasonable.
>They cut back on benefits for getting certified mostly
>because they themselves know that certification doesn't
>mean anything to employers.
>
>Go ahead and get certified. See if it actually brings you
>anything. MIcrosoft wont think any better of you.
>Microsoft doesn't even consider certification of value
>within the organization. They don't think any better of
>you for getting certified, why should other employers?
>I'm telling you now, Sun will welcome you and give you
>support if you get certified in their program. They'll
>show their appreciation by giving you things you deserve
>for your hard work.
>.
>

Charlie

2003-11-21, 5:24 pm

Hi Sati,

I know what adware and spyware are but I don't understand you comment.
Can you please elaborate on it?

Thank you,

"Sati" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:030901c3b06c$b06743e0$a30
1280a@phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> If it's any consolation to you, Microsoft is digging its
> own grave on security. Read up on adware (and be careful
> that you don't get infected in the process). Adware has
> been declared legal in US and this concept is spreading
> like wildfire.
>
> Our company recently abandoned further development of a
> semi-finished web based application because of the above
> concerns. We are shifting to a closed system (WAN/Citrix)
> which offers much better security.
>
> about
> up
> on
> get
> passed.
> However,
> based
> find
> (http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/...sd/showcase.asp).
> Java
> Because
> I'm

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