Is the “New Microsoft” Becoming the “Old Microsoft” Again?

itman · Mar 18, 2018

Back in 2014 when Satya Nadella took over from Steve Ballmer to become the third CEO in the history of Microsoft, the software giant embarked on a huge transformation process that led to the birth of what many people called “the new Microsoft.”

The company adopted a completely new strategy regarding customers and rivals, becoming more open to feedback and, at the same time, embracing a more gentleman approach for the other players in the tech field. At that point, this overhaul that happened overnight seemed odd, especially because it was completely different from the vision of Steve Ballmer.

Microsoft is becoming way too aggressive and acts without users’ consent

The first critical moment that reminded of the “old Microsoft” happened in the first months after the release of Windows 10 when the software giant started updating some systems running Windows 7 and 8.1 to the new OS version without asking users first.

Way too many botched updates

For Windows 10 users, installing the monthly cumulative updates shipping on Patch Tuesday is a crazy roller coaster ride. These cumulative updates, despite their good purpose, often do more harm than good and fail to install or cause other problems that completely ruin the experience with Windows 10.

Poor communication and user relationship missteps

Even though Microsoft pledged for increased transparency, there were moments when the company’s approach towards users was questionable, to say the least. And the best examples are the Microsoft Band and Windows 10 Mobile, two highly-appreciated products that were eventually retired.
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