Friday, February 27, 2004
Microsoft Ad Campaign:
Microsoft is pulling out all the stops in its attempt to lure back or stop those changing to Linux based operating systems. Not that surprising considering all the bad press concerning Microsoft lately. It's not just the security concerns. Perhaps it has something to due with Microsoft charging for support on its new systems, in particular Windows XP. Personally, I have a problem with paying someone to fix a defective product that wasn't ready for sale in the first place. In any other industry, the very attempt would be considered fraud. Imagine buying a car that had this many defects. The government would force a recall or free repairs to correct the problem pretty quick, I imagine. Yet Microsoft just keeps rolling along, becoming more unethical with each new release. In the long run,I hope Microsoft ends up in the toilet where they belong. Either that or they start acting in a manner that suggests they have any concern for the needs of their customers. Most of the world is waking up to the antics of Microsoft and in my opinion it's about time.
Microsoft is pulling out all the stops in its attempt to lure back or stop those changing to Linux based operating systems. Not that surprising considering all the bad press concerning Microsoft lately. It's not just the security concerns. Perhaps it has something to due with Microsoft charging for support on its new systems, in particular Windows XP. Personally, I have a problem with paying someone to fix a defective product that wasn't ready for sale in the first place. In any other industry, the very attempt would be considered fraud. Imagine buying a car that had this many defects. The government would force a recall or free repairs to correct the problem pretty quick, I imagine. Yet Microsoft just keeps rolling along, becoming more unethical with each new release. In the long run,I hope Microsoft ends up in the toilet where they belong. Either that or they start acting in a manner that suggests they have any concern for the needs of their customers. Most of the world is waking up to the antics of Microsoft and in my opinion it's about time.
# posted by Wil Smith : 10:26 p.m.
