all started in the early 80's with MS-DOS. Since Microsoft has developed hundreds of products, but were mostly of good companies to acquire their technology. It also and the company started. Microsoft knew this position and dominate the market for PCs. They offer a multitude of products in all areas, so we see them everywhere, which has the effect of a shadow to all other software that may be cheaper or even free. Companies are often forced to use only Microsoft products. They believe that the support will be better, that their qualifications will bring benefits and open their doors to make sales with customers who require the use of approved products.
If you put Windows and Office aside, everyone knows these two products. Other products Microsoft is the development and management company for most. Software that has no resemblance, ease of installation and use as Windows and Office. Yes there is information on the web, but in such an amount that does not know what to expect. Nothing is clear and precise. Hundreds of pages of documentation and forum impossible to follow.
It is common to conduct research on a Microsoft product and have difficulty understanding its usefulness and operation. And went about the installation can be complex, demanding in hardware and licensing. I can not imagine that in 2009 it is not possible to install software from a multibillion dollar enterprise without expensive courses. I often run into software that seemed fabulous, but share a lack of understanding of how and guides that explains the length and breadth of product options to say clearly how to configure everything so that it works, I abandoned. Everything is often theoretical and too technical. We want clear information, clear and crisp.
I do not know if some of you have already seen multiple product codes for a single software license agreements as MSDN, ISV, MS Partner, Volume License, Enterprise Agreement? It's a mess to manage! They make everything so complex and ambiguous as the customer is stuck to sign undertakings that it does not fully understand the contents. Each of the agreements that we can do to get better prices on products and licenses are managed by different departments, sites and using different methods and often secure sites managed by subcontractors. Mostly nonstandard and bugeux. These are important investments and it is difficult to get prompt service and especially in French. Even Microsoft admits
that the licensing is too complex http://www.itpro.co.uk/615901/ballmer-dont-expect-simpler-licensing-soon
such good products developed by people surely proud of this CRER them, but they are so expensive and requires expertise that have often must get from outside companies seeking top dollar for their service.
We are overwhelmed with Microsoft products and move towards the new, sometimes free, open source or with the pub and several scares dare not look the other side of the fence. Microsoft offers more free product, abbreviated version of "lite that the public will install their products, rather than the other, we say that it comes from Microsoft, it must be reliable. Well I think Microsoft will continue to make efforts, as small players are starting to take longer in place, such as Google, Linux and open source free. And Apple makes great products. A bit expensive, but how reliable and well presented. For those who are fortunate to have an iPod Touch or iPhone, you probably understand that Apple at the attention to detail and ease of use.
In 2009 (soon 2010) it is high time to have the software easy to use, fast, with an innovative design and their Installation is as uncomplicated as possible. I do not think it wise to believe that a single company to develop and meet all the needs of people and businesses.
For my part, I look at what Microsoft offers as alternatives and I will look elsewhere if there's a free equivalent or cheaper and more I turn to Google to replace Microsoft products. And one day I'll have a Mac. :-P
