Tuesday, June 26, 2007
How Would You Change Windows Mobile 6?
Posted by Pete Paxton in "THOUGHT" @ 09:30 AM
Now I'm going to put a slightly different spin on this. I admit there are certain functions like the "X" close option that should just be there. But could it be that MS doesn't include certain functions so developers can create these programs instead? I think Microsoft gets criticized no matter what they do. I remember years ago back in the Netscape days everyone was frustrated that Microsoft didn't have a suitable browser. As soon as IE came out, everyone criticized MS for putting Netscape out of business. Think about Windows Firewall for a moment. Everyone criticized MS for not having a firewall built into the OS. Then they criticized MS because Windows Firewall isn't that robust. But let's face it, if they did come up with a powerhouse firewall, wouldn't we complain that they've put companies that make firewalls out of business? It's like Microsoft can't win no matter what direction they go. How does Apple do it without being criticized? So could the reason they don't put more into their OS (including mobile) be because they leave room for developers? And now my question: What should have absolutely been included in WM6, what should be left for developers, and what would you change?
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