Steal This Idea » Microsoft gives Apple another gift

Philip Haine

They apparently want out of the operating system business.

Tomorrow, Microsoft will stop selling Windows XP, forcing everyone onto the villainous Windows Vista.

Interesting strategy. Rush a broken product to market, leaving a gaping opportunity for the competition. Then, with customers desperately clinging to the prior version, cut that off too, leaving no credible OS offering.

Could Apple have wished for a kinder gift?

(Prediction: MS will ease back on their restrictions within a quarter.)

Posted by Philip Haine on Sunday, June 29th, 2008 at 8:54 pm.
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Microsoft gives Apple another gift


Microsoft gives Apple another gift Philip Haine They apparently want out of the operating system business. Tomorrow, Microsoft will stop selling Windows XP, forcing everyone onto the villainous Windows Vista. Interesting strategy. Rush a broken product to market, leaving a gaping opportunity for the competition. Then, with customers desperately clinging to the prior version, cut that off too, leaving no credible OS offering. Could Apple have wished for a kinder gift? (Prediction: MS will ease back on their restrictions within a quarter.) Posted by Philip Haine on Sunday, June 29th, 2008 at 8:54 pm. See similar articles in: Analysis, Commentary. Leave a Reply Name (required) Mail (will not be published) (required) Website	Follow Philip on Twitter at @dphaine. Product Vision & Strategy Needs Analysis (4) Strategy (2) Vision Process (9) Visions to Steal (26) Product Design Design Tools & Resources (8) Designs to Steal (37) Great Designs (8) Research Topics (9) Other Analysis (24) Commentary (100) Critique (20) Humor (3) Predictions (8) Quick Ideas (7) Stolen Ideas (9) Meta Log in RSS Feed About