links for 2006-11-06

• Microsoft: Beyond Vista
  Six, almost seven, years later, Microsoft realizes what IBM and Oracle knew back in 2001--Web Services is the paradigm shift that can't be ignored.  A fascinating piece on business strategy.
  (tags: Microsoft business+strategy software)
• Rappers: Hip-hop needs to be fixed - Newsday.com
  'Chuck D said hip-hoppers need to stop feeding the stereotypes. "I'm sick of smart -- -- acting stupid," he said. "Your father's a doctor, son. Stop it."' Shout-out to nahright.com for the heads-up.
  (tags: hip+hop)