Quote:
Originally Posted by testacon
I hear your argument Dave about locking down the OS for stability and such but that sounds like Microsoft copping out to me and being lazy. Windows ME was Microsoft worst OS, did Microsoft close the OS with Windows 2000 or XP? No, they fixed the operating system and made it more stable, with all the great minds within Microsoft the same could have happened with Windows Mobile had they truly tried, they didn't have to close the OS, they could have fixed what was broken but still provided choice. I see a phone as being no different then a regular computer as far as open/closed is concerned, if Microsoft said that it was closing Windows 7 to only approved apps people everywhere would freak out. What's the limitation in our phones that makes it impossible to fix the flaws that cause it to become that unstable? Android is a ported Linux OS and iOS is a ported Unix OS, but leave it to Microsoft to have to create something entirely new because they lack the innovations the other two companies have.
|
As I 100% agree with the fact that Windows ME was the biggest piece of crap Microsoft ever made (besides Microsoft Bob), I am in IT and I used to call it Windows Ass (not kidding).
I think it will be hard to compare WIndows Phone 7 with Windows on the desktop and you comparing "7" phones does not fit at all. Windows support millions of different types hardware (video cards, scanner, harddrives, CPUS, printers...should I go on ?) mobile phones should not.
Again, another problem with Windows Mobile/PocketPC, OEMs where allowed to do anything here too. Microsoft only sold licences to PocketPC, allowing OEMs to create what they wanted within some minor guide lines.
So, you will get a super powerfull phone and others ran like crap because a OEM wanted to make a cheaper devices. Some oddball hardware with poorly written drivers, caused major problems. Over the years, it has spawned a little out of control, some nice features but, not gobal on all models so, if the other OEM came out with that feature, it might need to recreate the driver needed and there comes problems.
Microsoft wants to control the hardware and the software to keep up quality control and sad to say, I 100% agree, again as long as it's done right and fair for programmers (MS needs to do this, a Device is only as good as it's apps and WP7 is starting over).
Not trying to go off topic too much here but.... Do you know why Apple products work so well ? Why they always run smooth and seem really quick for what they are ??
Apple designs, programs, manufactures, packages and markets their own products. I have always said, if Microsoft made their own computers, designed in house, they would be the ultimate computers.
Same with phones, they can't make the hardware but, they can take control on how it's done. By doing this, they can attempt to get it right this time.
I've been a WM user from PocketPC 1.0 and have seen the problems over the years, that is why I think this is a good idea, at least try it.
Just my 0.02.....