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12721904, Microsoft have been trying and failing to 'reinvent' themselves
Posted by TheAlbionist, Mon Feb-09-15 05:29 AM
For the last 15 years. Apart from XBox which they went to great pains to separate from the rest of the brand, it hasn't worked.

I'm very sceptical that they'll present a genuine worry to Google or Android in the mobile market.

Nobody's taking them in the business OS/licensing world and I feel like they should consolidate in this area rather than trying to get involved with more 'vital' markets that they've continually failed to grasp.

>I have been thinking about this for a few days after reading
>the Wired article about Satya Madella and his
>philosophy/culture for the company.
>
>Specifically his thoughts on moving Microsoft towards being a
>company whose products work across any platform - even those
>controlled by competitors - to help people be more productive.
>
>
>I recently started using microsoft outlook for my mail on my
>iphone and I must say I am impressed. Like some have written,
>it maybe the best email app out right now for ios.
>
>And then you have all the buzz about Project HoloLens.
>
>I'm wondering if this maybe a turning point for Microsoft.
>
>What do you guys think?