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It doesn't help that Microsoft seems to be doing everything in its power to alienate Windows users.

This, I've officially been off Windows for a few months and will not be looking back. Microsoft has put a bad taste in my mouth as a developer.

By luck and happenstance, I tuned into the Omacon conference this morning and my perspective on personal computing very much aligns with theirs. Would encourage a least watch the kickoff keynote if the VODs drop.

This is exactly what I'm seeing in working with companies in Belgium, Germany and France.

It's not just about costs- managers are actively seeking to distance themselves from everything US.

We've stopped treating them like allies. Who's to blame them?

this has been happening on and off for ~10+ yrs. MS cost are too high and you need more expensive computers to have the MS sub-par experience.

the main thing that keeps people locked in is (a) "Im use to windows" and (b) MS gives them some special contract to keep them.