Stating the obvious here.
The PC (Personal Computer) is not dying. Tablets and smart phones are PCs that are simply not usually running a Microsoft OS. Desktop computers are still the best for office productivity, media, and more immerse and hardware demanding forms of communication. Just not when the have Windows 8 on them.
However, Windows 8 (which I have tried) is insane. Under the hood it is the same kernel, but the GUI is not suitable for office productivity or a desktop environment. You would have to retrain your entire office staff just to do basic tasks on this operating system. This was a very unwise move.
So,8 isn't hurting Microsoft because it is this fantastic revolutionary product and the PC just happens to be dying. 8 is hurting Microsoft because it was badly conceived. The PC is evolving, not dying, and Microsoft doesn't seem to know how to adapt. It is trying to force it's customers into unfamiliar territory and many of them are simply switching platforms on them.
So, I definitely don't think they'll sell off the XBOX (unless Gates drops dead).
The PC (Personal Computer) is not dying. Tablets and smart phones are PCs that are simply not usually running a Microsoft OS. Desktop computers are still the best for office productivity, media, and more immerse and hardware demanding forms of communication. Just not when the have Windows 8 on them.
However, Windows 8 (which I have tried) is insane. Under the hood it is the same kernel, but the GUI is not suitable for office productivity or a desktop environment. You would have to retrain your entire office staff just to do basic tasks on this operating system. This was a very unwise move.
So,8 isn't hurting Microsoft because it is this fantastic revolutionary product and the PC just happens to be dying. 8 is hurting Microsoft because it was badly conceived. The PC is evolving, not dying, and Microsoft doesn't seem to know how to adapt. It is trying to force it's customers into unfamiliar territory and many of them are simply switching platforms on them.
So, I definitely don't think they'll sell off the XBOX (unless Gates drops dead).

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