Microsoft, and specifically Windows, has a storied history of criticism and dissidence. 98 was too buggy, ME was a train-wreck, and Vista was like halfheartedly trying to control that train-wreck, but all the controls had been rearranged, so all the engineer could do was watch it burn. At least, that's what I hear. I never experienced anything horrendous at the hands of any of them, but that's besides the point. What I'm saying is that we've grown accustomed to the complaints about Windows to the point of not even hearing them anymore.
Which is why iOS 7 is so interesting. For what feels like the first time, Apple is finally the victim of a disastrous Windows style unveiling. Reaction to iOS 7 hasn't been quiet or complementary. Sure we live in an age of exaggeration, but there's something to be said for Huffington Post's recent article about the release. And then their followup. The new operating system is actually making people sick. Like, call out of work and lay at home all day sick. It's interesting to see how consumers have turned on Apple so quickly
I've only caught glimpses, as I'm a Windows phone guy, but I did have an iPhone circa iOS 5 and 6, and 7 does seems like a step backward, but maybe there just needs to be a little trust in the company. So far I haven't heard anything from the rabid fanboy base Apple is infamous for, and the system is certainly workable, albeit with the exceptions linked above. Most of Apple's most impressive innovations weren't innovations at all, just minor to moderate alterations to perfect their machines.
But there is the chance that this new surge of criticism is just a vocal minority. After all, iOS 7 has been downloaded much faster than previous upgrades.
What I don't get is why people rush out and get these things on the first day when there are always bugs that need to be worked out. Why not wait a bit and let the company fix the problems? BTW I still like Windows XP :-)
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