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Microsoft totally missed the opportunity to make something open and wonderful. Now, we're basically getting iPads, but with bright cyan colors and a chronic ina
by laconian 14y ago
Microsoft totally missed the opportunity to make something open and wonderful. Now, we're basically getting iPads, but with bright cyan colors and a chronic inability to fit huge 128pt words on one page. "MUSI" "PICTUR" "SOCIA"
- recoiledsnake 14y agoThe people wanting 'open' are going to buy Android tablets anyway, why would they buy Windows RT tablets? > Now, we're basically getting iPads, but with bright cyan colors and a chronic inability to fit huge 128pt words on one page. "MUSI" "PICTUR" "SOCIA" Looks like you're totally ignorant of the Metro UI design philosophy. Have you actually tried a Metro device or are you looking at screenshots?
- laconian 14y agoBuilding locked-down systems is not Microsoft's core competency. A big factor behind Windows' success was the massive developer support they received. With a few exceptions (like the undocumented ATL libraries), developers could do whatever the hell they want. They got a vibrant ecosystem in return. It looks like the same strategy is working for Android even today.