I remember all that. But then I also remember XBOX Live, the best video game online system on the planet, which has been hugely successful, and not just for gaming either(at which it excels), but for all kinds of content delivery.
Yeah. My son was a beta tester.
Well, technically a paying beta tester as we bought one of the early ones.
Ever hear of red rings of death?
Unfortunately MS has a well earned and frequently reenforced reputation for releasing products that aren't quire ready for prime time.
Having been burned enough times I would NEVER buy any MicroSoft product until the second service pack. After the paying early adopters have done all the testing MS should have done before releasing the product and the designed in flaws have been fixed or worked around, sure. I'll buy, use and be happy with them.
[the best video game online system on the planet, which has been hugely successful,]
Only if you consider manufacturing a generation of Useful Idiot consumer game players to be “successful”.
The same generation who voted Hope Change and Comrade Chairman Odumbo into the White Hut.
Ask the consumers what the purpose for governance is that’s specified in the American Declaration of Independence.
The Ameriquest Generation doesn’t have a clue - but they sure like to worship their toys.