Vista and Partners - better together
There’s been a lot of banter lately about Microsoft execs and other folks “bashing” Vista or other similar complaints that Microsoft is not standing behind their product.
The way I see it is Microsoft USED to (like with XP) just hold the party line, i.e. it was difficult to get “real” information from them and therefore the Partners complained.
I see that Microsoft employees that work with or present to Partners are being more empathetic. They are still defending their product (Vista), but acknowledging issues and providing that feedback up and/or down within Microsoft. This is a good thing! The folks from Microsoft and Partners are now engaging in real conversations. Much better than the “party line” of old in my opinion.
Here is a recent article on the subject: http://www.crn.com/software/207402573
Happy Hunting,
Matt Makowicz