Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT
) is truly a world-class software house. When it comes to sheer
technical prowess, free cash flow generation, and even business diversity, it
is truly difficult to beat Microsoft. While Microsoft continues to try to play
itself up as a devices company, the reality is that the 75% of Microsoft's
business not tied to Windows is actually faring quite well. Even Windows, which
saw a slump due to weakening PC sales and poor adoption of Windows 8, is still
likely to continue doing well in the long term as the PC evolves and Windows
finds a home in tablets.
However, Windows tablets still continue to face one fatal
flaw -- apps. This isn't a problem for Windows 8.1-based notebooks and desktops
since the "legacy" desktop mode still offers a broad, rich ecosystem
of applications. Read more.
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