BSD is NOT a Linux derivative! Linux started out as a free *NIX System V derivative. BSD is the Berkley Systems Distribution which was ANOTHER *nix distro that FreeBSD was derived from, and OS X uses yet another derivative of FreeBSD as its underlying kernel.
charlesju
· 1 year ago
You're right. I edited my blog post.
Richard Chapman
· 1 year ago
One of the fatal flaws of the Titanic was that its rudder was too small for its mass. Microsoft with its momentum and directional focus doesn't possess a "rudder" big enough to change its course. Even when Microsoft sees the "iceberg" it will be too late.
charlesju
· 1 year ago
I completely agree, good point Richard.
Ben
· 1 year ago
Interesting post. I'll respond substantively at some point, but two quick points: 1. You misspelled my last name :-P 2. I love how this is under the label, "Serious Stuff" :-)
charlesju
· 1 year ago
lol I tried my best to spell it right, I checked several sources actually, but I guess I didn't look closely enough.
Ben
· 1 year ago
Source-checking FAIL :-P
patty
· 10 months ago
GOD charles, if you just posted this 1 year earlier I WOULD NOT EVEN HAVE NEEDED TO READ ANYTHING FOR COMMUNICATIONS W/PROFESSOR STEEN :(:(:(:(: WTF bro.. i only forgive you because you saved my ass by helping me make my website as my final project lOLOL
llee123
· 8 months ago
"Almost everything that Microsoft has tried to accomplish in the last decade has been a failure; Zune, Vista, IE, MSN, etc. The only reason why Microsoft is still pulling in huge numbers year after year is because the use of technology is increasing, not because Microsoft is producing good products."
You should check out some of the Zune offerings, or the bundled music service in general. While I would agree that they have not captured the market share, I wouldn't necessarily claim that it's due to an inferior product. They also have a huge product line, but you point out only a couple that are highly visible consumer lines.
Also, as for Apple being considered cooler, definitely. I have also seen the trend of users that want Apple products at college campuses, but I have also only seen this occur at colleges where students are from higher income areas.
Although I enjoy using Mac products myself, I see many alternatives on Windows and frequently switch between the two to accomplish solving my needs. This is coming as a more sophisticated technology user.
For Microsoft's existing market share, I think the biggest problem is a general trend of applications moving online. This is a whole separate topic in general, but assuming there are substantial moves in this direction from 3rd party developers, the lock-in for desktops would diminish changing the dynamic towards computer purchases.
Even if you assume that all services move online, Microsoft would still have an advantage through existing relationships with computer distributors. Put more machines in front of consumers, and they will naturally purchase them.
While I like your emphasis towards innovate products (as a product guy myself), I believe that deep fundamental changes to the current ecosystems would have to occur before Microsoft would get affected in a perverse way.
charlesju
· 8 months ago
I agree Lawrence, I just like to poke fun at M$, lol. But yeah, they're not going anywhere, and at the end of the day, they still treat developers fairly well, in light of their sub-par infrastructure.
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Linux started out as a free *NIX System V derivative.
BSD is the Berkley Systems Distribution which was ANOTHER *nix distro that FreeBSD was derived from, and OS X uses yet another derivative of FreeBSD as its underlying kernel.
1. You misspelled my last name :-P
2. I love how this is under the label, "Serious Stuff" :-)
You should check out some of the Zune offerings, or the bundled music service in general. While I would agree that they have not captured the market share, I wouldn't necessarily claim that it's due to an inferior product. They also have a huge product line, but you point out only a couple that are highly visible consumer lines.
Also, as for Apple being considered cooler, definitely. I have also seen the trend of users that want Apple products at college campuses, but I have also only seen this occur at colleges where students are from higher income areas.
Although I enjoy using Mac products myself, I see many alternatives on Windows and frequently switch between the two to accomplish solving my needs. This is coming as a more sophisticated technology user.
For Microsoft's existing market share, I think the biggest problem is a general trend of applications moving online. This is a whole separate topic in general, but assuming there are substantial moves in this direction from 3rd party developers, the lock-in for desktops would diminish changing the dynamic towards computer purchases.
Even if you assume that all services move online, Microsoft would still have an advantage through existing relationships with computer distributors. Put more machines in front of consumers, and they will naturally purchase them.
While I like your emphasis towards innovate products (as a product guy myself), I believe that deep fundamental changes to the current ecosystems would have to occur before Microsoft would get affected in a perverse way.