Support for Windows XP is ending soon

Stop Microsoft; Go to: http://en.windows7sins.org/#2

Also go to: http://www.fsf.org/windows8 and dont get Windows 8 or 8.1

I agree with you whole heartily.

 So...Why doesn't Microsoft make SOFTWARE for media that run applications.

 And.. Make solid SOFTWARE like XP to run desktops.

 Two different SOFTWARES with two different prices. 

 Double the market.

Many would say Windows 8.1 is the start of the answer to all that - bit much like previous answers to previous issues, its start up is a bit rough around the edges.

Having multiple product lines is what most are trying to get away from these days.  Just like the long running push for single sign on everywhere - there are advantages and disadvantages to everything - especially visible when trying to make an all-in-one solution that simplifies things for everyone.

The one size fits all concept is not alluring to us more fashion conscious PC users.

 Not having multiple product lines sounds communist to me.

 I hope car and clothes manufacturers do not take on this thought concept.

 For me if I am selling something say... "Widget" for the bath.

 And people say "Hey! Why don't you make a  Widget for the kitchen?"

  I would.  I just doubled my sales market.

 Some people like Blue cars and others would hate to own a blue car. So cars are made in many colors.

 To satisfy the consumer base.

 But the car companies are not saying.

" We sold you cars for years that use steering wheels. Now the only car you can buy is steered by your ears."  " You have to learn to wiggle your ears to drive any new cars"

 I will try to evolve with the newer OSs.

 But the thing here is that a lot of self-considered loyal MS customers are feeling kicked out to the curb.

 Thus it looks like MS does not care about a big chunk of it's loyal consumer base.