What Is Microsoft Thinking

**Bama19642** · 02-08-2012, 02:48 PM

I think the second article is true, but also missed the point the author himself was making. The fact Vista was packaged with 88 million PCs is no reflection of how good or bad Vista is, just how much of a stranglehold MS has on the market. For the most part people generally have no problem with that. It would be very hard for someone to develop an OS that people would be willing to try because Windows is what PC users know and for the most part love.

If however those 88 million buyers had been given a choice, after 7 was released, to upgrade for $50 or downgrade for free Vista would probably have been forgotten by now. It's our fault to some extent for wanting the next big thing on the market. But, like the article tried to point out, it is also the only thing that can run on so many different machines and have all the software made to run with it too. It works for us, for PC part makers, for software makers and for MS too. Obviously it works best for MS, but only because MS works well enough most of us want their OS. At least every other OS anyway.

**TechyBot** · 03-21-2012, 02:39 AM

I actually like the new look of Windows. It is more humanise than before. Of course, we are all used to the current design so it will take a while before we all adapted to the new Windows. Didn't we all were having trouble with the MAC OS when it first lanuched to the market? And now? They got a group of fans love that OS. I'm sure when the time is come, people will get used to Windows 8 and love it.

**Money2themax** · 03-24-2012, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by GrimmTech

Every other windows has been a flop.

3.xx good GUI OS
95.. not so good
98, much better
ME - bleh
XP - win
Vista - crap
7 - much better than vista
8? Following history's pattern, 8 will be a turd and 9 will be the polished version

somebody forgot Win 2k

**varindia** · 04-06-2012, 09:15 AM

I like all versions of windows except the vista which has unnecessary features with huge memory usage. I hope windows 8 to be light weight with new features(including security).

**DelVal_PC** · 07-09-2012, 02:43 PM

If Windows 8 is not a debacle, it will be the first time they put out good Operating Systems back to back. I would not hold my breath.

**Michale32086** · 07-09-2012, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by DelVal_PC

If Windows 8 is not a debacle, it will be the first time they put out good Operating Systems back to back. I would not hold my breath.

That's my thoughts as well..

I was thinking about offering my customers the Win8 upgrade deal Microsoft just put out, plus a small fee for installation..

But, once I install it, I have to support it..

Not sure I want to take on THAT big of a project...

Michale.....

**PCS** · 07-09-2012, 03:30 PM

I think it's the tiles, and simple looking desktop that's turning alot of people off. As long as it runs as well as 7 and developers don't have to rewrite all thier software for it, I think it will be okay. I just don't see a reason for it, why do we need Windows 8? I'm sure there will be some more functionality or some more bells and whistles etc etc. From a business stand point it just makes things more confusing, especially small business.. big business will stay on 7 for years probably, just like some of em are still with XP. I see it as more of a marketing thing than a need.

**Michale32086** · 07-09-2012, 03:35 PM

It's basically the same reason why I have, recently, started carrying and supporting Tablets..

Microsoft sees that, in 5-10 years, laptops are going to be where desktops are now. Still OK, but on their way out..

Microsoft is just trying to transition it's user base from a PC based Windows to a Tablet based Windows...

MS learned their lesson with Gaming Consoles. They don't want to be eating their competitors dust again...

Michale.....

**bucksfanjimj** · 07-09-2012, 03:35 PM

Touchscreens. That's the driving force behing 8. Touchscreens and mobility. Desktops are dying a slow death.

**Michale32086** · 07-09-2012, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by bucksfanjimj

Touchscreens. That's the driving force behing 8. Touchscreens and mobility. Desktops are dying a slow death.......

.... And laptops ain't far (relatively speaking) behind....

I have to admit, it was pretty smart for MS to add a leather bound keyboard/cover to it's Surface device.. That's going to help the transition from laptops to tablets for a lot of people..

Michale.....