In Microsoft's history, the 16th largest failure of hardware and software products [Figure]

Microsoft recently announced that the MSN service will be in the next few months, retired, and is integrated with Skype. Microsoft Adds a failed product. While Microsoft dominate the desktop operating system for many years, in recent years launched Xbox 360 consoles, Kinect star product, but is also popular in the world, we see through the inventory of the history of Microsoft products fail far more than a successful product.

Artesyn Technologies collected through the publicly available information on the Microsoft history failed products, Microsoft products, from which peep trajectory to readers.

First, the software product

1, Microsoft Bob (1995)

This product has been recognized Microsoft is one of the most failed product. BOB is Microsoft's first attempt to develop more interactive and more natural user interface. I hope to meet the primary needs of computer users, perhaps the concept is no problem, but it is too simple, just to explain how to use the computer, the price is up to $ 100, the result was phased out in the market. Interesting, the Bob project is managed by Gates's wife, Melinda, is responsible for.

2, MSN Messenger (1997-2012)
Microsoft's instant messaging software, text chat with relatives, friends, voice conversations and instant communication, this software can also view contacts are online. In recent years, the market share continued to decline, fell to 4.95%. In the last year, heavily in the acquisition of Skype, Microsoft officially announced in November of this year, Skype will replace MSN business.

3, the mobile operating system Windows Mobile (October 1996 -2010)
The operating system is designed to be as close as possible of the desktop version of Windows, Microsoft designed in accordance with the mode of the computer operating system to WM and WM computer operating systems, in order to make identical. After the emergence of the new successor to the Windows Phone operating system, Windows Mobile series formally withdraw from the phone system market. In October 2010, Microsoft announced the termination of all technical support of the WM.

4,. NET (2000).
In 2000, Microsoft launched the purpose of this software is to provide the information, the user, the system, a variety of devices seamlessly connect a group of software products or services. But soon the whole world find this definition too unrealistic. Microsoft also once admitted its definition. NET and bring confusion to the user. "NET" was not used in Windows 2003 Server and other server products.

5, Windows ME (2000).
Perhaps this is the version of Windows Microsoft is by far the most failed shortly after launch, there have been a whole lot to install and compatible problem. Listed in 2001 with Windows XP, Windows ME vanish soon. Of course, Windows Millennium was not completely useless, such as the product has first system to restore function to the subsequent application in Windows XP.

6, "Hailstorm" (2001).

Microsoft launched a new platform, including a set of XML-based network services as well as provide support services architecture. Microsoft Microsoft services HailStorm connected mobile phone, PC, handheld and other types of equipment to provide information, shopping, deposits, entertainment, and other services, and HailStorm need a Microsoft Passport to identify the user's permissions. Cause the industry sensation immediately after the launch of this platform, and raises concerns about monopoly and Privacy. Microsoft was forced to changed its name to postpone the concrete implementation. In fact, there is not much difference between the services , the Hailstorm conceptual in nature and the Google (microblogging), Facebook . Its failure may be only that much too advanced.

7, Windows Genuine Advantage (2004).
WGA is manufactured by Microsoft anti-piracy software. Microsoft's official explanation is in order to help the user to confirm whether the use of Windows is genuine software, Microsoft offers a quick and easy online process called "verification". But this product because of its automatic sneak into the system and the bones revealed the overbearing and extremely controversial not to be see.

8, Windows Vista (2006).
The system is relatively Windows XP kernel almost entirely rewritten, and brought a lot of new features. This system formerly known as Windows Longhorn. In November 2006, Windows Vista development is completed and officially entered mass production. The distance XP system for five years, Windows history, the longest interval was first released, we can see Microsoft pick preparation and attention. But the product has also become one of the most disappointing system in the user, then, Microsoft has announced that from April 10, 2012, Microsoft discontinued mainstream support for Windows Vista.

9, Windows Live Essentials (2008).
The product is the Windows Live brand package, including Windows Live Messenger, Mail (desktop version), Writer, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Toolbar and Family Safety Settings seven major software. But this is caused by a large number of users questioned. Because many software originally are embedded directly into the Windows operating system. The spun off a separate column put Does that mean that the Windows operating system comes with software is not required (Essential)? In fact, doing so makes the definition of Windows Live into a more confused.

Second, the hardware product

1, MSN TV (formerly WebTV Network TV, Microsoft acquired renamed)
The mid-1990s, WebTV subscription service, set-top boxes, remote control and keyboard hopes to help make the Internet landed family TV. Microsoft's 1997 acquisition of WebTV failed successfully to the product consumers leading the fashion. Microsoft renamed MSN TV later this brand, but no longer for sale related hardware, support only for subscribers.

2, Microsoft's MSN Direct Smart Watch, also known as SPOT watches (2003)
By Bill Gates at the 2003 Consumer Electronics Exhibition ( CES ), display, can display weather, news, stock market news, restaurant guides and other information. Tissot, Suunto, Fossil responsible for the production of well-known brands, but the product encountered consumer experience, too bulky, and interface limitations can only provide a very brief information. At this point than the phone a lot less. Results, watch manufacturers have abandoned this watch, and Microsoft also announced the termination of the service in 2009.

Tablet PC the Tablet PC (in 2002), UMPC (2006).
Back in 2002, Microsoft introduced the Tablet PC Tablet PC, it is equipped with electromagnetic display, the user can use the electronic pen to write or draw on it. In 2006, Microsoft launched the "ultra-mobile PC (UMPC), it is small but still has a 1-inch thickness and 2.5 pounds (1.4 kilograms) of weight, just like a brick. Outcome we can imagine.

4, Zune music player (2006)
Microsoft to emulate Apple 's iPod music player and iTunes store, launched the Zune Marketplace. From a professional point of view, Zune and the Zune HD is a great music player, but Apple's iPhone in 2007 turned out to let the Zune escape the tragic fate. In 2011, Microsoft has finally announced that it would abandon Zune and concentrate on developing Windows Phone handsets.

5, Windows Home Server home server software (2007)
The product was released in 2007 by Bill Gates, the family file sharing, automated backups, print server, remote access, and other functions, but for many consumers is too complicated. In 2010, HP decided to stop a series of servers powered by Windows Home Server operating system. After March 2011, and never released the new version, and Windows Server 2012, can not find the product already figure.

6, Kin phone (2010)
Kin One and Kin Two phones insiders called "Microsoft's largest ever product design flaw, they are more powerful than feature phones, but not as smart phones, but pricing was close to the smart phone, and therefore escape the dismal sales fate. Only the market for two months, Kin phone Microsoft make a determined effort to "cut" off.

7, Windows 7 Tablet PC Windows Slate (2010).
HP, Fujitsu, Dell , Samsung and other manufacturers have launched Windows 7 Tablet PC, but the market reaction is mediocre. Lenovo Group in 2010 to abandon plans to manufacture Windows 7 Tablet, the reason is that the Windows 7 operating system also maintains the 85 years since "Desktop Fan children", the entire interface is designed keyboard and mouse, and is not suitable for touch operation.

Microsoft originally smug Slate tablet could beat Apple iPad, but the result backfired. Today, Microsoft has fought Win8, expand to Apple and other new challenges.

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