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FigBug
on June 18, 2012
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Final thoughts on Windows 8: A design disaster
I don't know if Windows 8 is good or bad, but I do know the perception of it is bad. Perception is reality. If Microsoft doesn't get control of Windows 8 image ASAP then it's going to bomb.
waivej
on June 18, 2012
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I remember Microsoft being called a "perception engine" by my boss around 1998.
phene
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When was the last time Microsoft had control of the image of any of its products?
nhebb
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The difference this time is that many of the bad reviews are coming from historically pro-Windows sources.
FigBug
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It's been a long time, but now there is more viable competition as well as less need to upgrade from older versions.
I think Microsoft would be far better off doing more frequent OS updates with smaller changes.
Tyrant505
on June 18, 2012
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This is clearly a result of pressure from investors. Osx,iOS/android and chrome/*nix are all rapidly advancing.
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