Although public attention is directed to Windows 7 (the next Windows version), it seems Vista has two different types of users. The user first types happily using Vista without any complaints. Type two (and more types of sounds in the computer industry) is composed of users who criticize and complain about any shortcomings in the OS.
Some complaints over Vista because of Vista that it is less satisfactory, and mistakes made marketing strategies Microsoft. Some complaint is a reaction of the anti-Microsoft movement is not satisfied on the history, business strategy, tactics and false announcements Microsoft.
I mention the false announcement by Microosft, because there are times when you are hurt on the issue Microsoft promises - promises too much that did not keep. In the case of Vista, they announced the 3 "pillars" for Vista are:
* WinFS - which promised the filesystem merevolusioner how users interact with files on your computer
* Aero - new look for Windows
* Indigo - components to interact with web services
Vista only managed to give one of the three pillars of the above, the Aero which requires sophisticated hardware and slow computer performance. Still in touch with the three pillars of the above, below are 11 reasons why Vista is not much liked:
1. Users are confused - since the beginning, users complained about the many versions of Vista sold. Who needs all these variants? All it takes is a simple version (Home) and one version that has all the features (Pro). This confusion seems to occur because there is no Microsoft employee who understand the marketing strategy.
2. The size of the source code - are too big.
3. Components - components that are missing. WinFS, the promised file system and one of the main pillars of Vista does not come with Vista. This filesystem development began in 1991, and until now still not been resolved. Why?
4. Laptop battery waste. This should be improved with a separate source code and hybrid hard disk (HHD). However, current users will still have to use a very expensive SSD.
5. HHD - I am still upset about being told by the HD industry that the benefits of new generation of hard disk (HD) will "make all users move to Vista." This was announced two years ago, and until now there was still no further progress. My guess: not working properly, and still can not solve this problem.
6. Vista Capable sticker false - campaign "Windows Vista Capable" Microsoft is a huge marketing failure. Many computers are sold with the sticker "Windows Vista Capable" who was not able to operate Vista.
7. Drivers are minimal. Quite surprising that all existing Windows drivers in XP are not compatible with Vista. What happened?
8. There is no consistent advice to users, and Microsoft does not lend a hand. Some people say that you should buy a new computer with Vista and not upgrade from XP, some say the upgrade should be done. Microsoft should create a special site that can test the computer from the internet and advise the user whether they should buy a new computer or upgrade.
9. XP mania. All people love XP, and want to keep this OS. This makes Vista look even worse. Moreover, many reports say that the user back to XP after trying Vista.
10. Marketing responsibilities. Unlike previous versions of Windows release, Microsoft is not much to market Vista. Although there are a few posters and TV ads for Vista, Vista marketing can not be compared with the launch of several earlier versions, where they managed to get the attention of people around the world.
11. Performance - you are not supposed to issue a new OS that was developed for more than four years with a worse performance than the previous OS. Performance should be a top priority.
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History 10 Microsoft in 2009
History list of 10 Microsoft ever done in the year 2009, in random order:
1) Launch Windows 7
With so many complaints about Windows Vista, Microsoft released Windows 7 in October. Improve Vista, Windows 7 was expected to win the market, especially since support for Windows XP ends in 2014. At the launch last October 22 may not be too obvious when compared to the launch of Vista two years earlier.
2) Launching a search engine Bing
Compared with Google, and even Yahoo, Live Search, perhaps not so well known in the community. But Microsoft has made the reform and change the name of Live Search to Bing. Even has renewed the features in Bing Maps. Since officially launched in June, Bing has mastered the U.S. market by continuing to increase by 10.4 percent in November. Meanwhile, Yahoo's popularity declined.
3) Microsoft and Yahoo reached an agreement
With revenue-sharing agreement, Microsoft and Yahoo joined forces to attack Google's market dominance. Yahoo supported by Bing and Internet companies will keep most of the advertising revenue.
4) Windows Mobile Loss of Market
Mobile operating systems it, Windows Mobile, is one platform that is widely adopted. But in the third quarter of 2009, WinMo's share fell to 8 percent. Meanwhile, Apple, Palm, Research in Motion, Nokia, Google continues to improve their mobile OS, competing to become dominant.
5) The case of Internet Explorer browser in the European Union
For more than a decade, the Internet Explorer comes under the Windows operating system. In 2009, the EU Competition Commission to take the software as a case of monopoly powers. Microsoft gave up so users can choose their own browser options. After the change in the month of October, the European Union to accept Microsoft's proposal in December.
6) Microsoft laying off 5800 employees
In January, Microsoft announced that it would lay off 5,000 employees for 18 months in the company. Of losses will occur in research and development, marketing, sales, finance, legal, human resources and IT. Finally, Microsoft made layoffs in November, and add 800 employees affected by layoffs, a total of 5800 employees.
7) i4i Wins Patent Case
Although the lawsuit was filed in 2007, i4i Inc. has sued Microsoft for patent infringement. The jury agreed that Microsoft is responsible for violations and to pay fines to i4i of U.S. $ 200 million.
8) Google Chrome introduces OS
Google Chrome OS, a cross between Web browsers and operating systems, it has the potential to change computing as we know it and the biggest cash threatens Microsoft Windows.
By combining the basic OS functions, such as browsing files and peripheral support to the Chrome browser, Google wants to stop the need for Windows or Linux or Mac OS X. And make people use the Internet applications such as Gmail and Google Apps. Of course, the browser-OS can not fully replace the traditional operating system, it takes more ability to, for example, professional grade video editing. That's why Google Chrome was initially used on a netbook OS.
9) Christmas Project for the Xbox 360
Seen as Microsoft's answer to the Nintendo Wii, Microsoft launched the project in June at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles for Xbox 360 Christmas Edition. Technology, with a set of cameras and motion sensors that take gamers, so it can play a game without the controller, this technology will also be applied to the computer, and potentially revolutionize the concept of "user interface."
10) "Cloud Computing" with windows Azure
Microsoft launches Windows Azure at PDC08 and announced commercial availability at PDC09. With Windows Azure, companies and individuals can create and manage online-based applications that can be accessed via the Web.
1) Launch Windows 7
With so many complaints about Windows Vista, Microsoft released Windows 7 in October. Improve Vista, Windows 7 was expected to win the market, especially since support for Windows XP ends in 2014. At the launch last October 22 may not be too obvious when compared to the launch of Vista two years earlier.
2) Launching a search engine Bing
Compared with Google, and even Yahoo, Live Search, perhaps not so well known in the community. But Microsoft has made the reform and change the name of Live Search to Bing. Even has renewed the features in Bing Maps. Since officially launched in June, Bing has mastered the U.S. market by continuing to increase by 10.4 percent in November. Meanwhile, Yahoo's popularity declined.
3) Microsoft and Yahoo reached an agreement
With revenue-sharing agreement, Microsoft and Yahoo joined forces to attack Google's market dominance. Yahoo supported by Bing and Internet companies will keep most of the advertising revenue.
4) Windows Mobile Loss of Market
Mobile operating systems it, Windows Mobile, is one platform that is widely adopted. But in the third quarter of 2009, WinMo's share fell to 8 percent. Meanwhile, Apple, Palm, Research in Motion, Nokia, Google continues to improve their mobile OS, competing to become dominant.
5) The case of Internet Explorer browser in the European Union
For more than a decade, the Internet Explorer comes under the Windows operating system. In 2009, the EU Competition Commission to take the software as a case of monopoly powers. Microsoft gave up so users can choose their own browser options. After the change in the month of October, the European Union to accept Microsoft's proposal in December.
6) Microsoft laying off 5800 employees
In January, Microsoft announced that it would lay off 5,000 employees for 18 months in the company. Of losses will occur in research and development, marketing, sales, finance, legal, human resources and IT. Finally, Microsoft made layoffs in November, and add 800 employees affected by layoffs, a total of 5800 employees.
7) i4i Wins Patent Case
Although the lawsuit was filed in 2007, i4i Inc. has sued Microsoft for patent infringement. The jury agreed that Microsoft is responsible for violations and to pay fines to i4i of U.S. $ 200 million.
8) Google Chrome introduces OS
Google Chrome OS, a cross between Web browsers and operating systems, it has the potential to change computing as we know it and the biggest cash threatens Microsoft Windows.
By combining the basic OS functions, such as browsing files and peripheral support to the Chrome browser, Google wants to stop the need for Windows or Linux or Mac OS X. And make people use the Internet applications such as Gmail and Google Apps. Of course, the browser-OS can not fully replace the traditional operating system, it takes more ability to, for example, professional grade video editing. That's why Google Chrome was initially used on a netbook OS.
9) Christmas Project for the Xbox 360
Seen as Microsoft's answer to the Nintendo Wii, Microsoft launched the project in June at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles for Xbox 360 Christmas Edition. Technology, with a set of cameras and motion sensors that take gamers, so it can play a game without the controller, this technology will also be applied to the computer, and potentially revolutionize the concept of "user interface."
10) "Cloud Computing" with windows Azure
Microsoft launches Windows Azure at PDC08 and announced commercial availability at PDC09. With Windows Azure, companies and individuals can create and manage online-based applications that can be accessed via the Web.
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