Hack a Sony gadget and you might get slapped with a lawsuit. Hack a Windows phone, however, and you might get a free T-shirt and a phone call from Microsoft. That’s the sort of treatment Windows Phone 7 hackers report receiving from Microsoft: warm embrace, a willingness to collaborate and free gear as if they’re part of a new team. In recent weeks, Microsoft representatives have reportedly met with Windows Phone 7 jailbreakers to discuss how they can support “homebrew” apps — third-party software that doesn’t require the approval of Microsoft — in a way that benefits both parties. This friendly approach even managed to impress George Hotz, the youngster who gained fame as the first hacker to unlock the iPhone.
Microsoft Does Customer Relations Right
Published January 24, 2011 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: customer relations, hacker, jailbreak, Microsoft, smart phone, technology, Windows Phone 7
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