Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 10th Apr 2008 12:57 UTC, submitted by estherschindler
"In a session at the Gartner Emerging Trends conference today, analysts Neil MacDonald and Michael Silver identified many reasons that Windows (and thus Microsoft) are in trouble. Microsoft's operating system development times are too long and they deliver limited innovation; their OSs provide an inconsistent experience between platforms, with significant compatibility issues; and other vendors are out-innovating Microsoft. That gives enterprises unpredictable releases with limited value, management costs that are too high, and new releases that break too many applications and take too long to test and adopt. With end users bringing their own software solutions into the office... Well, it's just a heck of a sad story for Microsoft."
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2005-08-06
The point of a monopoly is that it limits choice. So it's not that easy.
The choice is limited, true, but you you ain't forced to buy a PC (Mac anyone ?). Also, if you buy one it's up to you to install alternative operating Systems and free softwares on it.
I can see the growing success of the Ubuntu distribution right now : you can order free CDs worldwide, they are shipped to your doorstep.
Edited 2008-04-11 14:20 UTC