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Originally Posted by rcentros
I thought I was disagreeing with him. As for me, even when I used Windows (haven't for six years now) I didn't use the "standard" Windows' applications (Office, PhotoShop, and the others they're always telling Linux users they simply "must have"). I only used Microsoft applications when I absolutely had to (at work) and even then I brought my own dBase to work. So, I'm not arguing that these "standard" applications are superior or necessary ... I'm just saying that Microsoft has used the argument this argument, "if you don't use Windows you won't get to use the 'standard' applications either" for years. Since that's been one of their main selling points, it's not surprising that Surface RT users expect "the standard application" feature to apply to them also. Especially since a Surface RT looks so much like Windows 8.x on the Surface Pro.
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Yeah, I think I see what you are saying, the tables have turned and now it is Apple with all the apps instead of Microsoft.
Microsoft was way too late to market, so it is what it is. I think they are doing a pretty good job though considering the market has only been open for 18 months.