The Redmond Reader Survey

It is the benefits of Microsoft. Well, in most circumstances, in any case.

Course, the company has taken its share of the statements read from the newspapers, the European Union, is the Secretary for Justice, and even the rank and file computer users, is often well-deserved. According to Redmond magazine in 2008 readership survey showed that although you might find the company does not generally use a lot more in 1998.

In this years survey results show that about 83%, do you think Microsoft is good for the computer industry, which is the main reason standardization and compatibility. When you flashing them a thumbs up, you can maintain sustained attention to a variety of activities in Redmond - is reminiscent of the Reagan administrations "trust but verify" mantra in the days of decline the Cold War.


"There is a standardization of the expectations of the community, which helps to create the business process in the United States take the lead, said:" Roberto Garcia, IT managers with the United States Navy naval air operations center. On the other hand, Garcia said, "The establishment of a common enemy, helping the technology sector to maintain a sense of purpose." Love them or hate them, the Microsoft operating system and applications, there are deep-seated causes. Almost 78 per cent of the reports, do you think your shop simply could not operate without using Microsofts technology.

Waiting for Windows Server expected in the peak period for Windows Server 2008. Microsoft held a formal launching ceremony in Los Angeles as the problem of journalism. You than those who are not eager to update by nearly 400 to 1. A similar proportion, and those who expect to use their new features compared to those who might not. Ultra-vanadium virtualization layer built into Windows Server 2008, is easily the most anticipated new technologies. New server role, stripping down the server core and the ability to powershell other products, you tips for your hands.

favorite Microsoft CEO and CEO Ballmer and the relative newcomers Ray Ozzie get their share of votes, your favorite microsoftie is still Bill Gates. Even after he left this summer, the Bills are still popular and people will be things legend.

upgrade path to Microsofts newest server operating system is not that there may be clearly defined. Many organizations are still running older versions of Microsofts server operating system, Server 2003, and even in Windows NT 4.

"I have already planning to upgrade to Server 2003 and NT 4 of this year, said:" Daniel petcher, who has violated the sophisticated companies in the audio shop Jiaochimojinshi, IT managers and health-care providers meriter health services, the report said, "Windows 2003 Release 2 is just fine, so it will not upgrade for 2008." Difference between planning to really upgrade, and those who, like petcher Perkins who is not, is much narrower than those who can not wait to wait for new release. Slightly more than 2 to 1, plans to transfer to a network of Windows Server 2008, was correct. This does not mean that Microsoft can be expected, rush orders. More than 45 per cent of the plans to enhance the next two years, 30% of plans to upgrade this year.

The move to Windows Vista is much slower. More than 82% of the readers have not launched Vista, more than 66 percent of the people said they did not have plans to do so. Those who made a leap to Vista moderately pleased. After the evaluation factors and provide them with an easy to install, interface, compatibility, security, stability and ease of use, the majority ranked as average in Vista, it is better than to have an average score of security, as well as interface and the level was lower than the average level of both hardware and software compatibility.

obviously, in your opinion, the biggest advantage of Vista its significant improvement in the security situation, and almost half, and you to illustrate this point. Nearly 20 percentage points found Aero interface will be the most significant feature of Vista, with 17 percent appreciation of the network operating system functions. What is interesting is that dozens of you responded that you may not believe that a single greatest strength, and some intend to, it is said that Vista really are indispensable. As Robert Shepherd of NetIQ Corporation in the IT shop to put it bluntly, he "has not found any convincing reason to recommend [Vista] more than the XP." You much more vocal and diverse when it comes to you see, because a weak link in the Vista. The top three complaint is application compatibility, increased hardware requirements and slow startup and shutdown. The shake-Ran, however, from performance issues, and the lack of drivers, excessive consumption of resources and the problem of convergence. Anecdotally, we heard that Vista, are often more easily newcomers and difficulties experienced Windows XP users. Your comments also support that assertion.

"should not hide anything, said:" shepherd. "I am very disappointed." Microsofts attempt to simplify the interface in Vista did not seem impressed by the many respondents. "There is a more intense the user interface of the learning process," Brown agreed cliff-area networks.

it may be too early to tell, but it is difficult to predict the challenges from Vista in up to 63% of you will consider alternatives. By the sustained, the biggest solution is simple to adhere to the use of Windows XP. Therefore, the Vista, Microsofts biggest competitors, once again, is Microsoft. Those considering swimming away from windows vessels are searching mainly in the desktop versions of Linux, 26 percent said they would prefer open-source operating system, as well as 12 percent of the people that may have become willing to give Apple Computers Mac OS X a scene of the operating system.

application in the workplace on the application, you will be more pleased with Microsoft Office 2007. Almost one third of the response, do you think that you find Office 2007, Office 2003, only less than 30 per cent find another office in 2007 slightly better.

Vistas new interface and receive more than their share of criticism, the Office 2007 Ribbon interface mentioned, one of the most important improvements is its predecessor. This is not a process of learning, though. Found that nearly 45 per cent of this is a productivity enhancer, once you become accustomed to it. Slightly more than 29 per cent of the people said that this was only identified. The product is certainly not allow users to export, because just under 75 per cent, you said that you are not interested in considering other options.

another milestone recently, by the arrival of Microsoft SQL Server 2008. Nearly 72 percent of you have seen the product, which seems likely to be a considerable number, and you upgrade. This is not a small commitment, as is often the SQL Server runs counter to the mission-critical applications, such as online transaction processing. And 32 percent, you are very happy with your current version of SQL Server, 24 per cent of the plans to upgrade in a year or two. Only 5 percent, however, to upgrade the ship as soon as possible.

slightly more than 20 percent, and you look forward to the improvement in the SQL Server 2008 data warehouse. Similarly, nearly 20 percent are looking forward to a new encryption technology, while others itching to test drive new products reporting service, it has the ability to integrate different types of data.

virtual world Virtual continue to burn white hot. Its more universal, now only three or four years ago, many respondents indicated that they were finding more applications, and this is more than the past. More than half of the, you -5 6%, to be precise - has been running a virtual environment. One of those you have not virtual, 60 percent plan to do so in the year. Slightly more than 16% plan to add virtual environment, with your infrastructure, completed within two years.

server consolidation is still the most popular applications, a virtual half, you reported that, thanks to your primary reason for the deployment of the technology. Virtual application testing, run multiple operating systems at the same time for both the desktop and server, as well as support the original application also very popular use of the technology.

And competition in the virtual arena. Warming, the main players in digging them fatal. Microsoft and VMware to maintain more uniform, both desktop and server aspects of development. Microsoft Virtual PC VMware Workstation won by the close margin of 30 to 23 percent. VMware company beat Microsoft on the server side, and VMware on the server for 28 per cent of your system and Microsofts Virtual Server 2005 24% of the votes. XenSource company (now part of Citrix Systems, Inc.) and Virtuozzo software from the parallel lines (formerly SWsof company), as the package is about 2%.

licensing complained 1, virtualization can be a bit confusing, is the licensing. In fact, the licensing as a whole appears to be a sore spot, only about Microsoft community as a whole. Nearly 40 percent of your report found that Microsofts licensing procedures confusion, and 36 percent said they somewhat confusing. This is an inherently complex topic, it is clear that Microsoft has work cut out, because when it comes to interpretation of immigration and local permission.

most do not like the technology Executive bombast and bluster is not always earn billions of your friends. He may helm of one of the largest software companies in the world, occasionally the Americas Cup yacht race, but Laliai Risen may not become the first candidate in the online writing the sequel to "How to win friends and influence people . " Ellison may be brassy and arrogant, but he had a tight ship in violation of Oracle fair value and other points of controversy When discussing Microsofts licensing practices. By an overwhelming 54% of you know Microsofts licensing scheme is unfair. Your slightly more moderate views when it comes to Microsofts Software Assurance program, more than 27% find it is a good value and nearly 44 per cent. Which you active Software Assurance contracts, and nearly 34 per cent of the plan to renew their contracts when the time comes.

Can live with dice, not to live, no dice Therefore, it seems that you usually more satisfied crowd when it comes to Microsoft products - in addition to V ista - and the companys behavior and attitude, and since the last survey in June 2005. A lot has happened in, because at that time: the new operating system, a major new release of the lot and go to Microsoft executives, including chairman Bill Gates in a month or two.

all these changes, you seemed relatively pleased with Microsofts technology and market direction, a major new version of one after another to get out of , Redmond - although the V ista. Compatibility, consistency and relative ease of use is most frequently echoed the theme of your views. As David Morse, the SBC public health, said: "Microsoft software accessible to casual users."