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I don't think it's at odds with the article. Microsoft irritated developers by pushing wave after wave of new desktop APIs on them for no good reason, and now

by dkarl 16y ago

I don't think it's at odds with the article. Microsoft irritated developers by pushing wave after wave of new desktop APIs on them for no good reason, and now that they have a compelling justification (new form factors) to release a redesigned API they can't afford to risk it because they've worn out the patience of developers.

protomyth 16y ago
I see your point. I was going from the premise of keeping the current API vs new platform needs angle. Your right that the "new cool way" wears thin. It almost seems that if you are a Microsoft developer you shouldn't use any new tech unless the Office division starts using it.
yakisoft 16y ago
This is so true, the constant churn of frameworks for desktop apps has left me very skeptical of anything they offer.