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If I didn't know better, I'd interpret MS's actions as trying to drive desktop computer users to Mac and Linux; kind of like their redesign of Office (ribbon) d
by mckoss 15y ago
If I didn't know better, I'd interpret MS's actions as trying to drive desktop computer users to Mac and Linux; kind of like their redesign of Office (ribbon) driving people to Google Apps.
MS doesn't seem to be "protecting" it's market share anymore; it seems to want be seen as an innovator, rather than make its current users happy (which seems a very odd philosophy for a company with 90% market share).
The only way I can understand this is to believe that MS is consciously "ignoring" internal usability data in order to push forward an innovation agenda.
- ttt_ 15y agoYes, Microsoft is fond of alienating its user base, it amazes me how often they do that. I don't plan on using Windows 8, but if I did, I'd probably be alienated just as much as since until now I haven't really used a single touch device. Also, if the users are going to have to simulate touch gestures with a mouse, I foresee an increse in RSI for the next generation.