Market Waiting For Windows Blue

[Tinman57]

Here we go again! Analyst says PC market will wait for Windows Blue

05.28.2013 1:54 PM

One analyst claims that PC buyers are simply waiting around for a better PC
experience - AKA Windows Blue - before they invest in a new Windows 8 PC.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2039996/here-we-go-again-analyst-says-pc-market-will-wait-for-windows-blue.html

[40hz]

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[vlastimil]

Microsoft is trying really hard to destroy itself. I have always developed software for Windows and this really bothers me, because if they go down, they probably take me with them.

Windows 8 (its walled Metro apps) was a big attack on software developers and I still feel betrayed by Microsoft. If I was deciding what OS to develop for now, I will not be Windows. No amount of Blue is going to change that unless Microsoft reevaluates its goals.

[Stoic Joker]

So Windows Blue is to replace Windows Blew ... This should be fun to watch.

[40hz]

Microsoft is trying really hard to destroy itself. I have always developed software for Windows and this really bothers me, because if they go down, they probably take me with them.

They've already thrown many of their Partners under the bus with how they're positioning their cloud offerings. Especially partners who primarily handle SMB clients and do not offer custom programming or client application development. Microsoft's new message seems to be that if you're not a 'vertical' market provider who's heavily into modifying and/or customizing Microsoft products for your clients, Redmond no longer needs you.

[barney]

So Windows Blue is to replace Windows Blew ... This should be fun to watch.

Actually, I'm quite looking forward to participating ... haven't had a really good laugh in years  .