Ray Ozzie Quit... What Took Him So Long?

GMGruman writes "The mainstream press acts surprised that Microsoft's chief software architect is resigning, but InfoWorld's Woody Leonhard explains through a review of Ozzie's efforts at Microsoft how the Redmond giant has consistently ignored and squandered the design savvy that Ozzie has tried to bring to the table. If you ever wondered why Microsoft's products like Windows and Office are so bloated and underwhelming, while Apple's are almost always wonderful experiences, this analysis will solve that mystery. And you too will wonder how Ozzie could have lasted so long at a company that doesn't believe in design."

ok...

[Anonymous Coward]

while Apple's are almost always wonderful experiences
http://www.theonion.com/video/apple-introduces-revolutionary-new-laptop-with-no,14299/

Maybe Microsoft HR got confused...

[Da_Biz]

...and thought his resignation letter was spoofed by spyware running on a Windows PC.

Re:Wow....

[Dan667]

please don't throw a chair steve.

finally

[zill]

If you ever wondered why Microsoft's products like Windows and Office are so bloated and underwhelming, while Apple's are almost always wonderful experiences, this analysis will solve that mystery.

Finally the mystery has been solved! The suspense was killing me.

That makes sense...

[Rombuu]

...I mean look at the elegance and simplicity of Lotus Notes...

Re:finally

[Ethanol-fueled]

Still, they probably snatched him up just so that he wouldn't bring his talent anywhere else.

Being top talent at Microsoft must be like being an environmental liazon for BP.

Re:Wow....

[metamatic]

Office 2007 and 2010 are not really bloated compared to their functionality. But iTunes on the other hand....
iTunes isn't bloated for its functionality either, it's just that not many people want a ringtone editing, movie playing, music playing, address book notepad and to-do list syncing, media serving, radio streaming, podcast managing, application installing, e-book installing online store for movies, music, applications, books and ringtones, with a social network glued on top, all in one application.

Re:Let's grade on a curve

[PietjeJantje]

They know within a few months into a project when they are going to deliver.

Was this prior or after Windows Vista?

Re:Wow....

[davester666]

Typical Microsoft off by 1 error. Aim for the CEO, hit the CTO...