Did we all just witness Windows start to die?

[Megamig]

There are many reasons why Microsoft is failing.

1. Give customers what they want. If consumers wanted a tablet interface they would have purchased an Windows Mobile or iOS. Hence, why most people hate Windows 8 on their PCs.

2. Microsoft should adopt a more flexible business model giving consumers the right to use their software products for free if they agree to accept advertisements - for example during bootup/shutdown or on the desktop. A lot like how Google derives their income.

3. Microsoft has to accept that they missed the mobile and tablet boat. Google and Apple already own it. Xbox is doing well and until the next big thing arrives MS should concentrate on their existing product lines but at the same token be ready to learn from their past failures. A lot like how Blu-ray was a success and Betamax was not.

[Megamig]

IMHO the worst MS additions are the ribbon and metro interfaces. If people are that stupid that they cannot work out how to use a PC they should buy a mac instead!

Experienced users want to use keyboard shortcuts instead of silly icons.

Take for example finding a program (that is not a tile) to launch using Windows 8 you need to [Windows]+[Q] then start typing the name and hit enter yet in Windows 7 you can simply press the [start] button and type what you want in the search box. So much for making life easier.

Office 2003 is much easier to use as experienced typists could simply use [Alt]+[F]+[A] for example without the use of a mouse or touching the screen.

MS has a tendency to dictate what users want - pity that failed in Windows 8 with their start menu backflip. If MS wants to retain their reduced market share they need to start listening and giving users what they want because their Windows 3.x/95 heyday has long gone.

[Megamig]

I love the effect new & current technology is having on the world..

Tablets/Touchscreens
Driving those with OCD insane every time they notice a fingerprint on the screen

Laptops/Notebooks (heat)
Keeping male fertility down who needs contraceptives these days.