Microsoft Page Aimed at Mac Switchers
PCs just work, Microsoft MCTS Training argues in a new Web page that attempts to convince Windows users not to switch to the Mac platform.
The site contains a list of talking points, including “Having Fun,” “Simplicity,” “Working Hard,” “Sharing,” “Compatibility,” and “Choice”.
It’s a bit of propaganda, perhaps. But Microsoft recognizes who its chief rival is, and has attacked it directly.
In the “Simplicity” section, for example, Microsoft says: “The computer that’s easiest to use is typically the one you already know how to use. While some may say Macs are easy, the reality is that they can come with a learning curve. PCs running Windows 7 look and work more like the computers you’re familiar with, so you can get up and running quickly.”
Users might interpret other comments less favorably: “Apple’s productivity suite file formats won’t open in Microsoft Office on PCs,” Microsoft MCITP Certification says in its “Simplicity” section. “This can be a real hassle for Mac users sharing work documents with PC users.”