Microsoft’s often dubious PR and marketing stunts have always been something to sit back and have a good laugh at, below are just a few of some of the examples I can think of:
Microsoft’s latest example barely classifies as a marketing or PR stunt, but it has had a similar effect nonetheless. Microsoft released an article entitled “Help your friends and family get off Windows XP” in an attempt to persuade its loyal followers to convince, assist and persuade family and friends to make the Windows 8.1 upgrade if they are still running XP. The article has been plagued with criticisms from angry readers using a variety of Windows operating systems. Some typifying comments include:
This certainly looks like an article that has backfired heavily on Microsoft; with 86 comments and counting it is certainly worth having a read through what some of the comments have to say.
Do you still use a Windows XP computer? Will you be making the upgrade when the retirement date passes? If yes, why? If no, why not?
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