Microsoft says sorry over big boobs

Software company Microsoft was left scrambling to change software code in its virtualisation software Hyper-V made reference to, well, large mammary glands.The reference was spotted by Paulo Bonzini who found it in the Linux kernel support code for Microsoft’s HyperV virtualisation environment. Bonzini posted a message to the Linux kernel list  and said “Someone was trying to be funny, I guess!”

Linux developer Matthew Garrett in his blog said that “magic constant passed through to the hypervisor was ‘0xB16B00B5’, or, in English, ‘BIG BOOBS’. It turns out that this isn’t an exception – when the code was originally submitted it also contained ‘0x0B00B135’. That one got removed when the Xen support code was ripped out.”

“Puerile sniggering at breasts contributes to the continuing impression that software development is a boys’ club where girls aren’t welcome,” said Garrett.

After being alerted to the problem, Microsoft told Network World that it thanked “the community for reporting this issue and apologise for the offensive string.”

Last month, Micorsoft came in for criticism when a bizarre presentation at a Norwegian conference made reference to male genitalia. “This week’s Norwegian Developer’s Conference included a skit that involved inappropriate and offensive elements and vulgar language. We apologise to our customers and our partners and are actively looking into the matter,” wrote the company in the comments section of various YouTube clips of the debacle.

The company also apologised via Twitter.

Autoglym Polar Blast, 2.5L - Thick Snow Foam Pre-Wash pH Neutral Car Cleaner

(12346)

34% Off £22.99 (£9.20 / l) £15.00 (£6.00 / l) (as of 18/04/2024 12:07 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

Rich snow foam car pre wash with superior cling Apply through a pressure washer or foam gun. Ideal for use with Autoglym Polar Blaster Loosens dirt and contamination from paintwork before contact washing to reduce the risk of scratches & swirls For b... read more

Amazon Basics Micro SDXC Memory Card with Full Size Adapter, A2, U3, Read Speed up to 100 MB/s, 128 gb, Black

(73261)

£10.66 (as of 18/04/2024 15:17 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

WIDE COMPATIBILITY: Compatible with smartphones, tablets, cameras, GoPro/action cameras, laptops, desktop computers, DSLRs, drones, Nintendo Switch/other portable consoles, much more, includes SD adapter HIGH QUALITY STORAGE: Perfect for high resolut... read more

HP 3YM62AE 305XL High Yield Original Ink Cartridge, Black, (Pack of 1) Packaging may vary

(28103)

4% Off £20.99 £19.99 (as of 18/04/2024 12:15 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

Original HP XL ink cartridges with extra long range Range: approx. 240 pages Compatible with: HP Deskjet 2720, HP Dekjet Plus 4120, HP ENVY 6020, HP ENVY Pro 6420 Product family: HP 305 black, HP 305 color, HP 305XL black, HP 305XL color, HP 305XL Mu... read more

Carlube AdBlue with Integrated Easy Pour Spout - 10L

(8258)

21% Off £18.99 (£1.90 / l) £14.95 (£1.50 / l) (as of 18/04/2024 12:07 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

A specially formulated high diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) for use in selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems Adblue contains a 32.5% solution of urea in deionised water which is injected into the exhaust stream to break down harmful nitrogen oxides ... read more

Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 11-54 Gauge

(106590)

£7.99 (as of 18/04/2024 12:24 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more. Beefy Slinky’s 11-54 gauge is optimal for detuning. Element Shield packaging ensures your strings stay as fresh as they were the... read more