Yep, Microsoft shot itself in the foot again today. I’m not a fan of Daniel Lyons, but this lede seem to capture the historical data no one else seemed to have:
The new version of Microsoft Windows, called Vista, has slipped again. It was originally going to ship in 2003. Then 2005. Then 2006. Now in early 2007. I’m not surprised, having seen a demo of Microsoft’s new programs at an “event” for tech buyers in New York last week.
Is the new version of Windoze dead? No, and MS isn’t crippled.
But it’s a very real indication that this company – with, what, $1000 zillion dollars and the same number of pretty smart people – is floundering.
I don’t know how else to paint it: Yeah, it’s a tough nut to crack, the new OS. But you have – essentially – unlimited capital and smarts, and the project is still being driven into the ditch. (Pardon the passive voice…)
Ouch.