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"If Microsoft is going to be relevant to the next generation of computer users, who better to pay attention to than the leading expert on how the next generatio
by comatose_kid 18y ago
"If Microsoft is going to be relevant to the next generation of computer users, who better to pay attention to than the leading expert on how the next generation is using social networks?"
Yeah, just like hiring a leading expert in social networks helped Apple become relevant? Oh no, that's right, they did it by designing better products and software. Why not figure out how to do that again instead?
- neilc 18y agothey did it by designing better products and software. Why not figure out how to do that again instead? Right, because a company of Microsoft's size is capable of only doing one or the other. The purpose of MSR is not to directly ship software.
- comatose_kid 18y agoWe'll just have to disagree on that one, since I think MS isn't doing well at either right now. I think more focus on their core would help them a lot more than following others in trendier areas. Edit: I missed the part where you said MSR isn't about shipping s/w. You are right. I just disagree with the conclusions of the original article.