In a conversation with financial analysts, Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer announced that they are hard at work on a Windows-based tablet OS. Gee, that’s great Steve. Here’s a thought – instead of tweaking something that is already on the market in numerous forms (iPad, Kindle, etc) try creating something new, bold and innovative!
When is Microsoft going to stop the “me too” game? Apple creates the iPod. Microsoft responds with the Zune. Whoopdedoo. Google dominates the search market. The boys and girls in Redmond respond with Bing. How’s that working out for ya? You have Flash? Ballmer and friends give you Silverlight. Really? That’s the best you can do?
When is Microsoft going to create something bold and new? Try it kids! You may end up with a home run! And for the record – I am tying this on a Microsoft Natural keyboard. GREAT idea. It has saved me a ton of pain.
C’mon Steve. You’ve got a ton of really smart people at your disposal. But it is not all about developers. Try hiring creative “out of the box” artsy types as well. You may be surprised with what both parties can do.
*footnote – yes, this blog has been inactive for a while. I’ve been busy. Sorry. In addition to a routine of regular exercise, I am also committing to regular blogging. I am also going to broaden the scope of my blog to include personal interests and my thoughts on technology in general. Also – look for a mini biography of my hero – my dad.
