I'm rather perplexed at your reaction, Shimapan. I've posted accurate statements regarding motivations and actions with respect to the subject at hand, yet you seem unwilling to entertain ideas that don't align with your preconceptions. You make assertions without demonstrating that you possess the knowledge to do so (were you on the MS-DOS development team, and therefore knew their minds?). You attempt to bolster your argument with unrelated events but fail to grasp their history (the Longhorn reset was not the cause of Vista's delays, and occurred for reasons that you seem unaware of). You resort to childish name-calling to categorize a product whose very introduction was a serious risk to Microsoft's business partnerships (Defender had to launch with an initially narrow scope for a variety of complex business reasons) while continuing to present a factually inaccurate position (I still await your proof of the specific claim that Defender intentionally blocked Firefox).
Lest you think I'm simply shilling for the company, I call your attention to the several posts I've made here at KFN in which I criticize particular aspects of Microsoft's products or business practices. It is not a perfect institution -- no such thing exists. At the same time, certain of Microsoft's positions are sensible and entirely justified -- positions I will defend despite the termination of my job role during the 2009 layoffs. I would advise that you attempt to curb your disdain for a time and trade sweeping misinformed generalizations for a better understanding of the facts and of the scale at which a firm like Microsoft must operate. I'm happy to assist you with this at any time.
Lest you think I'm simply shilling for the company, I call your attention to the several posts I've made here at KFN in which I criticize particular aspects of Microsoft's products or business practices. It is not a perfect institution -- no such thing exists. At the same time, certain of Microsoft's positions are sensible and entirely justified -- positions I will defend despite the termination of my job role during the 2009 layoffs. I would advise that you attempt to curb your disdain for a time and trade sweeping misinformed generalizations for a better understanding of the facts and of the scale at which a firm like Microsoft must operate. I'm happy to assist you with this at any time.
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