It's time for Microsoft to start deciding who they want to be when they grow up while their name still carries some credibility. Dipping their toes into every pond they come across to see if the water's warm enough is no way to carry the company forward. Every niche they dabble in is likely to have serious players that require serious work to compete against. Frankly it's time Microsoft should consider ceding the role of content and information provider to the likes of Google, Amazon and Apple and put their efforts into products they're willing to back 110%. Just increasing their advertising and opening brand stores isn't going to keep Microsoft at the top of the game unless they develop a more focused product strategy (for example by making the excellent Zune HD hardware everything it deserves to be rather than letting it flounder after only a few months on the market.)
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It's time for Microsoft to start deciding who they want to be when they grow up while their name still carries some credibility. Dipping their toes into every pond they come across to see if the water's warm enough is no way to carry the company forward. Every niche they dabble in is likely to have serious players that require serious work to compete against. Frankly it's time Microsoft should consider ceding the role of content and information provider to the likes of Google, Amazon and Apple and put their efforts into products they're willing to back 110%. Just increasing their advertising and opening brand stores isn't going to keep Microsoft at the top of the game unless they develop a more focused product strategy (for example by making the excellent Zune HD hardware everything it deserves to be rather than letting it flounder after only a few months on the market.)
Yep - in the old days MS would just buy up the competition. Now they have to actually compete.
My MS Money I have used for years in my business is no longer sold, and support will end. Have to go shopping now for Quicken.