Is there a future without Windows?

Wolfehunter · 08-04-08, 05:37 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7540282.stm

I wonder why they're giving up.....:hmm: So which OS will be the future?

Stealth Hunter · 08-04-08, 05:40 PM

I doubt Windows will entirely die if they're even planning on killing the whole thing off.

This reminds me of the news about Nvidia. It's probably just another attempt to increase sales, though the Midori thing is definitely going to come true (increase your sales by rumoring the possible demise of the Windows format AND hype up the audience for a new OS; works every time).

Wolfehunter · 08-04-08, 05:53 PM

I don't know SH. I believe Microsoft will target a certain market like server, business etc. Also consol OS that is under there control like the XBOX. I guess they can't stop coping so they're going to quit while ahead. Maybe the tech support cost too much lol.:rotfl:

Personal computers will depend on freewares like linux?

Oh well.

Stealth Hunter · 08-04-08, 05:54 PM

Only time will tell. All we can do until then is speculate.

Wolfehunter · 08-04-08, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealth Hunter

Only time will tell. All we can do until then is speculate.

Very true. What they need is another nerd like bill gates lol.

Raptor1 · 08-04-08, 05:57 PM

I think the only thing Microsoft has ever admitted as a failure was the so-called Microsoft Bob *shivers*

Stealth Hunter · 08-04-08, 05:59 PM

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Very true. What they need is another nerd like bill gates lol.

And there will be. He has probably already been born and walks among us as some kid. Perhaps Gates will be reincarnated as a hyperactive, pan-faced child whom shall then be known as The Corporate Messiah.

Raptor1 · 08-04-08, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealth Hunter

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Very true. What they need is another nerd like bill gates lol.

And there will be. He has probably already been born and walks among us as some kid. Perhaps Gates will be reincarnated as a hyperactive, pan-faced child whom shall then be known as The Corporate Messiah.

I think we're all better off without the devi...err...I mean Bill Gates getting reincarnated

Zachstar · 08-04-08, 06:06 PM

I think this is serious...

Mainly every year more and more people switch to Linux... Businesses that are strapped for cash and local governments see the advantage of Desktop Linux and are switching... If this keeps up even games may start to go multi OS en masse... Especially as efforts are underway to standardize enough of Linux so there is not so many versions of compiled software confusing the issue.

Now that Gates is gone.. Microsoft is free to try different approaches and finally it seems they are taking the threat from linux seriously...

Stealth Hunter · 08-04-08, 06:08 PM

Well, looking past Microsoft, what will the future hold for Apple's MAC?:hmm:

I've been asking that since I heard Gates was stepping down.

Wolfehunter · 08-04-08, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealth Hunter

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Very true. What they need is another nerd like bill gates lol.

And there will be. He has probably already been born and walks among us as some kid. Perhaps Gates will be reincarnated as a hyperactive, pan-faced child whom shall then be known as The Corporate Messiah.

:rotfl:

Wolfehunter · 08-04-08, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Zachstar

I think this is serious...

Mainly every year more and more people switch to Linux... Businesses that are strapped for cash and local governments see the advantage of Desktop Linux and are switching... If this keeps up even games may start to go multi OS en masse... Especially as efforts are underway to standardize enough of Linux so there is not so many versions of compiled software confusing the issue.

Now that Gates is gone.. Microsoft is free to try different approaches and finally it seems they are taking the threat from linux seriously...

Could explain why some PC games are vanishing... Companies are choosing between Consols like PS3 or XBOX or freeware like linux systems. Where will be the real money. Since they can't control PC's they're making there own world order lol.

Blacklight · 08-04-08, 09:24 PM

The future operating system of the century will be.....

"DOORS" !!!

Sailor Steve · 08-04-08, 09:47 PM

Cool. Maybe with that OS we can break on through to the next computer era.

Task Force · 08-04-08, 10:36 PM

Apple. I realy dont care for Mac computers myself. They only have what three games.

08-04-08, 05:37 PM	#1
Wolfehunter Crusty Capt. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,752 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 25	Is there a future without Windows? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7540282.stm I wonder why they're giving up.....:hmm: So which OS will be the future? __________________

08-04-08, 05:53 PM	#3
Wolfehunter Crusty Capt. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,752 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 25	I don't know SH. I believe Microsoft will target a certain market like server, business etc. Also consol OS that is under there control like the XBOX. I guess they can't stop coping so they're going to quit while ahead. Maybe the tech support cost too much lol.:rotfl: Personal computers will depend on freewares like linux? Oh well. __________________

08-04-08, 05:57 PM	#6
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	I think the only thing Microsoft has ever admitted as a failure was the so-called Microsoft Bob shivers __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

08-04-08, 06:06 PM	#9
Zachstar Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Posts: 1,956 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	I think this is serious... Mainly every year more and more people switch to Linux... Businesses that are strapped for cash and local governments see the advantage of Desktop Linux and are switching... If this keeps up even games may start to go multi OS en masse... Especially as efforts are underway to standardize enough of Linux so there is not so many versions of compiled software confusing the issue. Now that Gates is gone.. Microsoft is free to try different approaches and finally it seems they are taking the threat from linux seriously... __________________

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Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 142 Uploads: 0	The future operating system of the century will be..... "DOORS" !!! __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"

08-04-08, 05:40 PM	#2
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I doubt Windows will entirely die if they're even planning on killing the whole thing off. This reminds me of the news about Nvidia. It's probably just another attempt to increase sales, though the Midori thing is definitely going to come true (increase your sales by rumoring the possible demise of the Windows format AND hype up the audience for a new OS; works every time).

08-04-08, 05:54 PM	#4
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Only time will tell. All we can do until then is speculate.

08-04-08, 06:08 PM	#10
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Well, looking past Microsoft, what will the future hold for Apple's MAC?:hmm: I've been asking that since I heard Gates was stepping down.

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Cool. Maybe with that OS we can break on through to the next computer era. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Apple. I realy dont care for Mac computers myself. They only have what three games. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"