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Ray Ozzie Quit... What Took Him So Long?
GMGruman writes "The mainstream press acts surprised that Microsoft's chief software architect is resigning, but InfoWorld's Woody Leonhard explains through a review of Ozzie's efforts at Microsoft how the Redmond giant has consistently ignored and squandered the design savvy that Ozzie has tried to bring to the table. If you ever wondered why Microsoft's products like Windows and Office are so bloated and underwhelming, while Apple's are almost always wonderful experiences, this analysis will solve that mystery. And you too will wonder how Ozzie could have lasted so long at a company that doesn't believe in design."
Uh, because Microsoft abused their monopoly? Where have you been these last few decades?
Denial. In this context, Office was just as much a part of the abusive monopoly as the OS was. The two are inextricable.
Good-bye
You're actually arguing that Windows and Office aren't bloated and underwhelming and that Apple's interfaces aren't vastly superior? Have you never compared a Windows smartphone to an iPhone?