> so complex that even Microsoft, the king of this rube goldberg type shit, threw in the towel and said eff it, we’ll just use Chromium
I believe the core reason to be different: Microsoft lost the will to compete.
You can say any number of negative things about Steve Ballmer, but at least the guy tried. He tried. He may fail, but he would try, again and again, no matter how many time he would experience losses.
When he got replaced by a bean counter Microsoft stopped trying. It isn't just browser engines they've abandoned. There is no Windows Phone anymore. Windows 11 is worse on tablets than 10. Closing down their Apple Music competitor (Groove) etc.
Recently, they've been arguing for less exclusivity on gaming consoles and releasing their games on Playstation.
If we anthropomorphized corporations, modern Microsoft is the thin skinned loser who will fold at the slightest provocation.
I believe the core reason to be different: Microsoft lost the will to compete.
You can say any number of negative things about Steve Ballmer, but at least the guy tried. He tried. He may fail, but he would try, again and again, no matter how many time he would experience losses.
When he got replaced by a bean counter Microsoft stopped trying. It isn't just browser engines they've abandoned. There is no Windows Phone anymore. Windows 11 is worse on tablets than 10. Closing down their Apple Music competitor (Groove) etc.
Recently, they've been arguing for less exclusivity on gaming consoles and releasing their games on Playstation.
If we anthropomorphized corporations, modern Microsoft is the thin skinned loser who will fold at the slightest provocation.