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InfoWorld: Robert X. Cringely February 02, 2015 Profits or patches? Take a wild guess at Microsoft's choice Microsoft figures folks like Cringely's mom will take the day-to-day punches and send bug reports he needs to smooth out fast-release rough patches -- which means he saves money on staff and simultaneously makes it safer for enterprise customers. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Deep pockets and political puppets: Inside Comcast's merger machine 2. Linux kills, 3D blooms: Last look from Vegas White Paper: IBM 5 Tips for Success with Customer Analytics Discover five tips for success with customer analytics, and how a better understanding of your customers in context increases revenue and deepens loyalty.LEARN MORE Deep pockets and political puppets: Inside Comcast's merger machine All across the United States, Comcast is propping up a puppet regime of local politicians ready to do its bidding. READ MORE Linux kills, 3D blooms: Last look from Vegas In the aftermath of CES 2015, one exciting new possibility arises from the desert floor. READ MORE DAILY NEWS, DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX FIRST THING Start your workday with Today's Headlines: First Look, and find out what the tech world will be talking about all day. Subscribe now!