A roundup of the initial reactions, via BBC:
“One of Google’s major goals is to take Microsoft out, to systematically destroy their hold on the market,” said Mr Enderle.
“Google wants to eliminate Microsoft and it’s a unique battle. The strategy is good. The big question is, will it work?”
At
the popular blog, TechCrunch, MG Siegler said: “Let’s be clear on what
this really is. This is Google dropping the mother of all bombs on its
rival, Microsoft.”Microsoft releases Windows 7 later this year to replace Windows Vista and Windows XP, which is eight years old.