Allchin on Windows XP
August 30th, 2001
CNET has an interview with Jim Allchin, Microsoft’s VP in charge of Windows XP. To some extent, Allchin’s comments make sense. It’s Microsoft’s job to try to build products with features that people will want. However, he skirted the issue of Microsoft’s monopoly position. I don’t think there’s any real question that Microsoft can destroy competition through Windows, and I don’t trust that kind of control in their hands.
