Re:Microsoft, capitulation and the end of Windows Everywhere
by shadowmint on Tuesday July 28, 2015 @08:14PM
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> But I disagree strongly that it is a significantly declining one.
...but it is declining. Thats what all the data and consumer reports show. Seasonally adjusted, taking windows 10 into account. The industry is slowing down.
Obviously we're not going to go 'mobile only' overnight, but here are the brutal facts:
- You make more money when you have a greater potential audience of buyers.
- Investors are not stupid. Investment capital will go where the users are going.
For developers and certain technical jobs some kind of desktop machine will probably always be a thing, but there are a lot of people out there finding they dont need a laptop. Even in business.
...but it is declining. Thats what all the data and consumer reports show. Seasonally adjusted, taking windows 10 into account. The industry is slowing down.
Obviously we're not going to go 'mobile only' overnight, but here are the brutal facts:
- You make more money when you have a greater potential audience of buyers.
- Investors are not stupid. Investment capital will go where the users are going.
For developers and certain technical jobs some kind of desktop machine will probably always be a thing, but there are a lot of people out there finding they dont need a laptop. Even in business.
Windows is no longer 'the' platform.
Wanting something to be true doesnt make it true.