Microsoft's Debt Surges to Unprecedented 111+ Billion Dollars

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[–]boston_blackie 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

After being in the IT field for many years and using all of the Microsoft Desktop and server software since DOS 2.0, I could never understand the decision to take a polished, nice looking and functioning interface like Windows 7 pro and discard it for the clownware that was Windows 8.0 first edition. I did replace my Windows 7 pro with Windows 8.1 and use Classic Shell to hide the clownware tiles and other tools to turn oFf the telemetry. It's a very good platform for day to day computer work. This is my backup computer that I use for just a few apps that don't run well in Wine. I started with Slackware in late 1995 and switched over to MX-Linux about 4 years ago. I know there are die-hards on both sides of the Linux issue, and I'd say the interface is not as polished as Windows 8.1 but it is still good.

In my view Windows should have continued development on the Windows 7/8.1 platforms and add the capability for the user to apply themes and customization and new features.

[–]Myocarditis-Man 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

It was all about getting consumers to embrace Windows phones and tablets by bringing the desktop down to their level. Huge flop, obviously. Windows phones and tablets are d. e. a. d. dead, and Windows is steadily, though slowly losing market share.