> MS has actually been in the X business longer than Y, when their myriad product lines are taken into account. > That said, they didn't execute well. This ha

> MS has actually been in the X business longer than Y, when their myriad product lines are taken into account. > That said, they didn't execute well. This has been the story of any number of MS product lines, unfortunately. Handhelds/smart devices, social media, streaming services, etc. Microsoft is actually really good at recruiting research talent that spots the next trends emerging before they happen and coming up with compelling ideas/prototypes. They then proceed to trip over themselves during execution and while being first to market, being outcompeted by the second wave and coming in with a mediocre offering by the 3rd or 4th wave.