Interesting..
I think this is all very interesting.. when you look at how Microsoft ascended to monopolistic heights, it has much to do with The Channel and OEM manufacturers. But, today, a lowly Systems integrator faces suppliers on a different playing field than just 10 years ago.
That being said, even people being forced to take Windows 8 will have to stop bitching for a few minutes and use it. They may actually like it. They may not. I think Microsoft is contending not with a technical problem here, it's confusion.. I expanded on at my blog:
http://blog.cwl.cc/2012/10/windows-8s-success-depends-on-one.html
Will Microsoft call the product a success? Absolutely. But, public perception is a curious thing.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
