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Do you think that the OS is dead, or almost dead? That would lead to decades of stagnation, followed by a race to the bottom. If that's true Windows should become a dumpster fire. And the linux desktop will solve everything, just decades too late.

>>Friday+(OP)
I'm far from saying the OS is dead: it is a necessary component of all modern devices. The point is, it's a commodity now. Apple doesn't charge for it. Linux distributors don't charge for it. Google doesn't charge users for it. And Microsoft not only charges for it, but introduces a ton of adware, telemetry and so forth. For technically-conscious users, it's suboptimal.

I don't believe in a sudden revolutionary change. Linux and macOS do increase their presence on the desktop, but the curve is almost flat, so it will take decades to even break even. Nevertheless, the trend exists, and Microsoft would have to do something very unusual to reverse it.

For me personally this is very important because the PC is one of the last open computing platforms.

>>hdjjhh+3D
So the idea that developing a good desktop makes money is dead? If so, since no further improvements in windows will help MS make loads more money, they may as well set it on fire (i'm just speculating where the current trend might lead. I don't think MS execs have yet made a full decision on commiting arson, but they aren't against the idea), since it can burn for a long time and keep them warm throughout.