Harsh Words for Microsoft from Pundit
February 1, 2010
I found this article quite interesting: “Admit It, Microsoft: You Suck at the Web.” The key point is that Microsoft’s Web products and services leave a big name pundit cold. The most interesting comment in the write up in my opinion was:
Bing’s search share grew to reach nearly 11 percent in January from 8 percent in May 2009, the month before Bing was launched. But look where it’s stolen its search business from — AOL and Bing’s own partner, Yahoo. Meanwhile, Google’s market share during that period inched up to 66 percent. Unless Bing can start eating away at Google’s share, its prospects for growth are limited.
I don’t pay too much attention to the Web search silliness. I use Devilfinder.com and am a happy camper. Microsoft’s real weakness is that its dependence on Windows and Office are its core flaw. Bleeding cash is okay when the money is rolling in. When the money flow slows, then implosion is likely to start.
The article says that Microsoft is not too good at the Web. The “DNA” of Microsoft leaves it vulnerable to a serious infection of Google-itis.
Stephen E Arnold, February 1, 2010
No one paid me to write this article. I will report this to the the director of the Bethesda Naval Hospital. I have an illness metaphor and no compensation. These flaws must be reported.
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Microsoft ROCKS!!! I feel so bad when people say bad things about microsoft! Apple looks like a toy, and Microsoft is the best!