Why Windows Vista Sucked | What Went Wrong

In 2007, Microsoft launched, to the general public, one of their most ambitious products: Windows then it sucked. But Why? What exactly went wrong with Windows Vista? Why did it fail? After all, it included many overhauls to the Windows experience, and its entire structuring surrounded a concept that would also become a part of Microsoft’s marketing slogan: “bringing clarity to your world.” However, Mircosoft’s marketing and how they approached Vista’s development would show that this just wasn’t enough. I think one of the most fascinating things about the phenomenon surrounding Vista’s downfall is that there really isn’t one straightforward answer. It’s a fairly complex situation that really needs to be delved into to be fully understood, a situation that frankly poses another interesting question: Was Vista really as bad as we remember? A superficial answer would tell you that Vista’s failure was simply caused by development issues, the popularity of Windows XP, unfavorable ma
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