Windows start button to go bye bye

[rms]

ROFLMAO
Indeed. For example, their attempts to patent the rectangle.

Not just the rectangle. Nobody touches their ideas.

Jobs met with Google’s Eric Schmidt later and told Schmidt he wasn’t interested in settling for any amount of money. Instead Jobs told Schmidt, “I want you to stop using our ideas in Android, that’s all I want.”

http://geekyroom.com/2011/10/21/actu...#ixzz1ljvAyTxQ

[ardvark71]

You guys. It's quite simple, really. The Start button generates no revenue for Microsoft. By eliminating it, Microsoft instantly creates a rich third-party ecosystem for alternate system menus and program launchers. The Windows 8 app store will feature numerous choices, each with its own set of bugs and minor compatibility foibles. They won't be free, of course, and Microsoft will earn a few pennies revenue from each one. Furthermore, it shouldn't surprise you that these important utilities will be sold only by subscription. You will need to renew your Start button replacement license every time you boot your PC.

Hi Steve...

I wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft receives some backlash from this. Folks have gotten quite used to that button.

Regards...

[SteveRiley]

Ardvark, I was kidding! I just made that up

[ardvark71]

Hi Steve....

But we've seen the same pattern with other software products, though. Java and Windows Mail/Outlook Express comes to mind.

Regards...

[GreyGeek]

Ardvark, I was kidding! I just made that up

The scary part is that it makes sense! It is exactly what someone with Ballmer's mind set would do. (And then start IP lawsuits against everyone using anything like a "start" button.).

[SteveRiley]

The scary part is that it makes sense!

Remember where I once worked! Occasionally, the kool-aid still leaks out.