this post was submitted on 24 Oct 2023
29 points (96.8% liked)

Microsoft

370 readers
1 users here now

Welcome to the Microsoft community! This is a place to discuss everything related to Microsoft, including products, services, features, and discussions (e.g., Windows, Surface, 365).

General discussions about Microsoft products, updates, tips, and related topics are welcome. However, for specific technical support, account-related inquiries, advertising questions, and other issues, please direct them to official Microsoft support channels.

Rules

  1. Stay on topic: All posts should be related to Microsoft products, services, or the Microsoft ecosystem.

  2. Respectful discussions: Treat fellow community members with respect and engage in constructive discussions. Avoid personal attacks, harassment, or offensive language.

  3. No support inquiries: Please refrain from posting individual support inquiries or account-related issues. Use official Microsoft support channels for assistance.

  4. No spam or self-promotion: Do not post spam or self-promotional content. This includes links to personal websites, blogs, or products/services.

  5. No illegal content: Do not share or discuss illegal content, including piracy, hacking, or copyright infringement.

  6. No misleading information: Avoid spreading false or misleading information about Microsoft or its products.

  7. No inappropriate content: Do not post or link to any inappropriate or NSFW (Not Safe for Work) content.

  8. No off-topic discussions: Keep the discussions focused on Microsoft products, services, and related topics. Avoid unrelated or off-topic discussions.

  9. No excessive self-promotion: Do not promote products, services, or websites.

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
top 7 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[–] kowcop@aussie.zone 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

lol they made lots of mistakes in Windows Phone.. giving up was probably the only smart thing they did. It gave them resources to focus on making mistakes in Windows 11

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Everyone I know who had a Windows phone liked it a lot. What killed the Windows phone wasn't a bad phone, it was an empty app store.

[–] seejur@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

Which is why it was the correct choice to abandon it. Sometimes you are just too late, and no amount of good design will make you succeed

[–] Gigan@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I hope they get back into it. Only having two OS options has always bothered me.

[–] refurbishedrefurbisher@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Linux on mobile, while not ready for daily driving yet (IMO), is evolving at a steady pace. In a few years, it should be a good alternative to the big two.

[–] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Gods, I'm so fucking ready for a truly viable Linux phone. They're getting close like you said, but damn.

[–] mateomaui@reddthat.com 1 points 1 year ago

Was it tho?