Bill Gates Dodges Possible Headache

Bill Gates’ recent retirement could possibly not have occurred at a more opportune time.  With past anti-trust sanctions regarding product documentation fresh in their memory, the Technical Committee (TC) has vowed to be even more thorough in their examinations for the upcoming Windows 7 release.

With the release of Vista and it’s many shortcomings, Microsoft has made an obvious effort in trying to re-polish their brand with some clever (albeit non-effective) ad campaigns.  It seems their second phase is to roll-out a new product ASAP to try to wipe the Vista stigma from our memories.

Even though Microsoft has made strides in their documentation efforts of late, the laser-like focus of the TC on Windows 7 could very easily delay shipping by many months, if not years, which would aide in the continued tarnishing of the brand. 

Either way you look at it, Microsoft needs to ‘replace’ Vista posthaste and dealing with anything regarding the federal government and compliance can, and often is, a VERY sticky proposition.

This is one headache I personally would not want to be a part of and I’m sure it isn’t even on Bill’s mind as he sits on the beach, counting his $$.