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Is Microsoft Improving Its Image?
nk497 writes "Writer makes the case that Windows 7 is a turning point for Microsoft, and we all might start liking them soon ...
'While it's not winning everyone over, there are real signs that Microsoft has taken criticisms on board where it matters most: in the software and services that it provides. The idea of a faster, slimmer Windows is one that most Vista owners would automatically put on their wishlist, and it seems that Microsoft has genuinely done something about it. It's not just reignited interest in the Windows product line, but it's got users appreciating a fresh approach from Microsoft as well.'"
Think of the progression as:
Clinton == XP : The best one of the three who made the best use of resources but was muscled out my some goons.
G.W. Bush == Vista : By far the worst. All hat and no cattle, bloated, frequently went on vacation while on the job, in the pocket of special interests, and crammed down our throats. No coincidence, then, that it was codenamed "longhorn".
Obama == 7 : Quite possibly the flashiest and most hopeful, known for being better than Vista but not as good as the glory days of XP before the "9/11" of DRM/trusted computing/BallmerCheney's grasp.
Why - big, bad Slashdot picking on your Microsoft idol?
In many parts of the Developing World, Bill Gates is their idol. They admire and want to be like him. Regardless of what you think about his business practices, he, along with his partners, did create a software powerhouse that standardized and commoditized the PC industry allowing computers to be affordable to greater portion of the populace.
Whereas, here in the US, we idolize: pop stars, athletes, Joe the Plumber, and others who are famous for being famous.
Do we idolize scientists or people who make a positive difference? Nope. We idolize folks who are great at throwing balls and getting drunk.
Although, this fascination with President Obama has given me some hope.
P.S. Mozilla needs to ad "Obama" to the spell checker. Thank you.
> Writer makes the case that Windows 7 is a turning point
> for Microsoft, and we all might start liking them soon...
Uhhh, a billion+ installations over the decades, I think they're liked pretty well, thxbie.
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