Many people were puzzled by Microsoft's decision to promote the Tab project again. But Feng Yu knew what Microsoft was trying to do.
Tab is Microsoft's tablet PC, and it can be considered the prototype of a tablet PC. It is still using XP, a simplified version of XP.
But Microsoft's VISTA cannot be used in Tab. That's why if Microsoft wants to continue to promote Tab, they must announce XP system updates and start selling XP again!
Microsoft had spent a lot of money to promote Tab, but in the end, they suffered losses. Not many people like this advanced product, and the sales were lower than Microsoft's expectations.
After that, Microsoft stopped promoting this product and did not continue to upgrade it. After all, this product was being boycotted by those hardware and PC manufacturers.
Microsoft can't just monopolize the operating system and other software market, and now they want to snatch our market share.
The specs of that Tab is similar to the current netbooks, except for the CPU. But the selling price is about the same as IBM's high-end business laptop. How many people will buy it?
Of course, this product is also a test for Microsoft. Feng Yu wants to test the attitude of those hardware manufacturers and PC manufacturers to see if they will join forces to boycott Microsoft.
The results are obvious. Microsoft's accessories are the most expensive. Although most of them are developed by themselves, their cost is too high, and with the profits, they are more expensive. But not many people are willing to buy them.
At that time, the touch screen technology is still not advanced, and they still have not solved the scratches on the screen. That product's design is very advanced, and Feng Yu likes it. But due to the limitations of the technology, the product is a lousy product.
Back then, XP was developed for this purpose. It was completed on top of Win2000. Otherwise, why would XP be released when Win2000 had not been released for long?
Microsoft realized that XP is much better than Win2000, and the users had good feedback. That's why Microsoft stopped selling Win2000 and focus on XP.
XP did not disappoint Microsoft. Within a few years, Microsoft had increased its profits by several times!
That's why although Microsoft had failed with Tab, it was because of the existence of XP. Only Tab was a failure.
But even so, Microsoft wants to promote the Tab project again. This shocked many people, especially those PC manufacturers.
What is Microsoft trying to do? The competition with Lenovo Kingsoft is not over yet, and they are already at a disadvantage. Now, they want to challenge the bottom line of PC manufacturers?
Does Microsoft really think you are still the same Microsoft of the past? Our PC manufacturers do not need to rely on Microsoft anymore. If it wasn't for the contracts, we can even ditch Microsoft!
XOS is so popular in the market now. Look at the VISTA that you guys developed. It has a one-sided negative review. How long has it been since it was launched? Even the compatibility issues of the application software have not been resolved yet.
Of course, there is another reason why they support Microsoft. They are worried Lenovo Kingsoft will become another Microsoft. It will be like killing a wolf and nurturing another wolf.
That's why the best scenario for PC manufacturers is for Microsoft and Lenovo Kingsoft to fight against each other. Lenovo Kingsoft can even drag Apple into this war.
At that time, the price of the software would definitely continue to drop. Then, the selling price of the whole machine would also drop. Their profits would then exceed those who sold the software!
Now, Microsoft wants to restart the Tab project? Is this to test their attitude, or is Microsoft trying to take over their market share?
Where did Microsoft get the confidence to break their alliance? Unless Microsoft's intention is not to sell the Tab tablet!
These PC manufacturers finally understand what Microsoft is trying to do.
Microsoft is not trying to sell their PC products and snatch the market share from them. Microsoft is trying to find an excuse to continue to update and sell XP!
This way, Microsoft will have two operating systems and can lower the price of XP to snatch the market share from XOS.
Microsoft cannot say that because VISTA was a flop, they will not stop updating XP and continue to sell it.
Even if VISTA flops, Microsoft will not stop selling it. They will continue to sell both operating systems at the same time. Microsoft will also develop a new 7th generation Windows operating system to overtake XOS and regain the market share. Microsoft will be the overlord of operating systems!
To put it bluntly, this Tab was Microsoft's cover!
After thinking through all these, the PC manufacturers did not say anything. Anyway, they also do not think this product will be successful. Even the bigger PC manufacturers have touch screen laptops. Microsoft's innovation is not new anymore.
Also, the price-performance ratio of Microsoft's Tab is not good and will not sell many units. It will not affect the PC manufacturers' market share.
They even felt that Microsoft's new Tab will do worse than the previous model. This was because there were netbooks now. The 400 USD product's performance was about the same as the 2000 USD Tab, but the price difference was several times. Who would buy Microsoft's Tab if they were stupid?
Unless Microsoft is able to come up with something new, and it is not something that the consumers think is useful. Microsoft must be truly innovative.
Three days later, Microsoft announced that due to the restart of the Tab project, XP will be reintroduced into the market. The price will be the same as before, and Microsoft promised to maintain XP for at least eight years.
At the same time, VISTA will be introduced into the enterprise and flagship versions. The flagship version is a simplified version, and it is cheaper. The system takes up less space, and it does not have high hardware requirements.
Liu Chuanzhi immediately called Feng Yu to ask Feng Yu for his opinion on this.
Feng Yu asked Feng Yu back. What do you all think?
Feng Yu had already exceeded the target set by Microsoft. Lenovo Kingsoft had wanted to get 20% of the market share from the new operating system.
But now, the sales of XOS was almost the same as VISTA. It was a 50-50 ratio.
Of course, most of the users are still using XP. They still have not switched to XP, and there is no need to switch now. Microsoft's market share is still far ahead.
Some users who originally planned to replace the XOS system decided not to do so at this time. Although XOS was very similar to XP, and it was better, XP could still be used now. There was no need to replace it. What was the point of spending money?
When they need to change to a new PC, they can just change it together with XP.
Liu Chuanzhi excitedly told Feng Yu that Microsoft had admitted defeat and is going to develop a 7th generation operating system. Microsoft had admitted defeat. We had defeated the powerful Microsoft!
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