Comments on: Sony software czar's big challenge

Former Apple exec Tim Schaaff expects to make sense of Sony's software plans. He'll need all the diplomatic skills he learned working with Steve Jobs.

[heystoopid]

Once bitten twice shy!

Once bitten , twice shy, for by employing this man, is but mere window dressing, to hide the numerous extensive problems, that is contained within the ailing empire of howard, and his yes men! For SONY BMG's illegal activities(which unfortunately will remain to plague us for decades as long as the defective audio cd's remain in circulation worldwide) was but the mere tip of the ICEBERG called SONY

For one man, no matter how talented, cannot turn around any organization that is customer last at all times!

Oh well, the GOTT theorem is now truly applicable, let the self destruction of SONY continue unabated!

[unknown unknown]

RE

A bit over dramatic.

[cagerattler]

Sony, a legend in its own mind

Sony needs to get over itself. Once it does, then maybe it will make a comeback.

Apple holds some key patents regarding software and hardware user interfaces that will make it difficult for anyone to challenge 'ease and elegance of use.'

For Tim Schaaff, I wish him the best. Howard Stringer's (CEO of Sony) seems to have laid a lot of expectations on him. If Stringer can lead Sony like Jobs leads Apple, then perhaps Schaaff can pull it off.

Also, Stringer's quote that "it's a myth the Japanese don't do software well," is relative. For the Japanese, I'm sure the software is great.

[WheelerCub]

SONY is great

With the PSP and the PS3 on its way out, Sony is definitely someone to keep an eye on.

[GrandpaN1947]

It won't make a difference

They can hire all the best people there are, produce the best products, and market better than anyone, and I still won't buy a Sony product. I don't trust them. After having my PC ruined by thir rootkit, I will not forget and I will not forgive. They have made it quite clear the character of the company. Anyone who buys their products could be making a big mistake. I will not forget.