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Microsoft probably has a problem with tech debt, yes. That is however not the problem. Instead, the product strategy is. And it was bad even before LLMs.
by fuzzy2 8mo ago
Microsoft probably has a problem with tech debt, yes. That is however not the problem. Instead, the product strategy is. And it was bad even before LLMs.
- coffeebeqn 8mo agoWindows is under 10% of their revenue these days. It’s simply not important to leadership. Just like Xbox - just let it slowly die as you squeeze any last remaining cents out
- ric2b 8mo agoWindows is a small part of their revenue on purpose, because the OS monopoly enables them to sell and push a lot of their other revenue streams. Windows has always been easy to pirate for the same reason. But make no mistake, it is very important for Microsoft and leadership, or they wouldn't keep updating it so much and talking about it so much on their keynotes and marketing.
- somenameforme 8mo agoNah, they have a good strategy. In fact, they have all the strategies.
- snarfy 8mo agoThis is true. The constantly changing strategy is what left the wave of debt behind it.