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.
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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.
