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10 technologies that are just plain broken

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Editor's note
Take a look at Jack Wallen's list of broken technologies and see what you have to add, then check out the news about Ballmer making changes to the Windows Phone team, iPad 3 reportedly on the way, and a new suitor for T-Mobile. -Jason

10 technologies that are just plain broken

Certain systems, software, and technologies simply don't work very well. In fact, some are barely usable. See if your biggest annoyances made this list. Read more

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