04.27.09
Another Little Part of Microsoft Dies Quietly
Summary: Microsoft embraces but quickly extinguishes features or services
A few days ago we wrote about last week's closures/cancellations at Microsoft. More such missteps carry on appearing and here is the latest:
Microsoft ditches Live Search product upload tool
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The firm confirmed to users that the tool, which was used by retailers to get their products into Microsoft’s search database, had been discontinued late last week.
Following Microsoft’s exceptionally poor results [1, 2], SJVN’s column has inspired an article which states that “Microsoft is history” although it’s obviously an exaggeration.
PC WORLD’S Steven Vaughan-Nichols has claimed that Microsoft’s recent 32 per cent drop in earnings is the beginning of the end for the software giant.
For more details, check out this summary/roundup which is titled “Microsoft’s worst third quarter ever.” █
