Windows 7 'I'm a PC' man quits Microsoft

Microsoft’s “I’m a PC” bloke is reportedly leaving the software maker. According to an email, seen by SeattlePI.com, Sean Siler has quit the company for personal reasons, after five years of service. “I have a lot of memories from my time at Microsoft, but the ‘I'm a PC’ commercial is the highlight. I really feel proud that I …

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Always hated the "I'm a PC" campaign

It only made any kind of sense in relation to Apple's Mac campaign, and even in that context it was rubbish. I really can't see how random "everyday" characters shouting "I'm a PC and this was my idea" was suppose to promote Windows. No you're not, you're just some random PC user and you have absolutely no idea how your PC works (or doesn't as the case may be).

[Tom 13]

Yep, they all reminded me of badly acted 70s sitcoms.

And its even worse than them being a random PC user with absolutely no idea how their PC works, they're actually even more clueless actors/actresses portraying computer users who have no idea how your PC works.

Hell, I fix them, and these days I'm not sure I know how the damn things work.

[illiad]

Waderider: no, peeps are too dumb....

your Mythtv home media does not look like a PC to them... and I think if they know enough about PCs, they would not say that??? wish you luck showing them how to stream.....

The point about MS ads, is that it IS possible, BUT they leave out the bit about needing the very latest multi-core, mega-graphic card, HUGE memory & HD PC..... AND the big expensive software to run all that... and the time learning how to do it!!

simple explanation... recording TV on their netbook is like using a 'smartcar' to drive up a very steep hill, dragging a heavy trailer...

note the Smartcar has a 68-horsepower engine, driven by a battery good for only 20 miles.. Great for going about town, but not much else...

where a 'jeep-type' car can do much more, see link...

http://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/f66/can-a-touareg-really-climb-a-45-incline-46611.html

and NO, there are too many suckers about, that believe MS... :( :(

[rkoziol7]

The end

I think the end of Microsoft is near. OS like Ubuntu is so user friendly now - and it is getting even better with every release. And it is free.

[illiad]

rkoziol7: nope, there are too many idiots...

even if by some miracle shops actually sold *every* PC with linux AND windows on it, windows *still* does more for them... Its a pity, but 80% of the buyers have **no clue** except they want 'an internet'....

sorry mate, but.... can you 'just install' the latest MSoffice on it???

[rkoziol7]

OS with a browser only

Maybe it would be interesting to develop an OS which would consist of browser only? (and some graphical drivers of course to view more advanced websites).