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Can anyone think what Microsoft is doing now with the Surface is "risking it all?" Because to me, it looks like yet another round of Microsoft's answer to absol
by allenbrunson 14y ago
Can anyone think what Microsoft is doing now with the Surface is "risking it all?" Because to me, it looks like yet another round of Microsoft's answer to absolutely every new development: Hey, I know, we'll put Windows on it.
Here's what "risking it all" would look like: Finally declare Windows is EOL. Put it in maintenance mode, no further updates. First step after that would be to work on an entirely new OS specifically for tablets and phones, without a hint of the old Windows UI anywhere. Then think about what they're going to do next for corporate clients, home PCs, and so on.
Yes, it would be massively painful in the short term. But Apple got through a similar transition just fine, when they ditched Mac OS 9. And if Microsoft does not do this, it's just a matter of time until some other company does it for them.
- wrath 14y agoSo easy to say when you're not responsible for billions dollars of licensing fees for Windows, Office and all the supporting products. I think the new metro UI is risking quite a lot and just this change has everyone up in arms. They have more customers then most of us can every wish for and investors to answer to, so let's not start to assume that change is that easy.