How Microsoft Fought True Open Standards I

[Siechtum]

link: http://blogs.computerworlduk.com/open-enterprise/2012/04/how-microsoft-lobbied-against-true-open-standards-i/index.htm


Interesting...

[Hans_UK]

Unable to open your link, please check Jurek............... 

[Slib]

Well MS operate in a world where there are other choices, though when it comes to OS its very disappointing. The most dangerous thing here for them is that OS process standards will have a criteria where independents could make an OS that would be as functional as windows, run anything windows can and heaven forbid its free! < Don't bring up Linux it can't do this, yet.

Where as Apple have TOTAL CONTROL on Apple products so its not a problem for them.

[Siechtum]

Hans: Link works for me mate.

Slib: The only strongpoints MS can rely on is games (most run with directx), their office suit (since most businesses use .doc) and their OEM thing. If these three points would change (more games having an OpenGL option, Libre Office reaching same level in features as MS Office and hardware suppliers not just using Windows as a preinstalled OS) MS would be in a whole different spot. But regarding games I won't see any change because of the console to pc porting debacle.

[Slib]

Agree with your points there Hans

[Hans_UK]

  It works now Jurek thank you and I would like to see win8 developing as great as linux and I can see it. i run that first edition now for some time and no probs whatsoever and integrate suberb with all apps thrown at it. Will see how the final pro version will be,.................