Will Microsoft Sell Off Its Entertainment Division? 404
An anonymous reader writes "Forbes analyst Adam Hartung has predicted that Microsoft will sell off its entertainment division, which includes Xbox, in the coming years. He even goes so far as to list Sony or Barnes & Noble as potential buyers. Lets forget how crazy this sounds for a moment and focus on the reasons why Hartung believes such a sale will happen. It basically comes down to Windows 8, and how poorly it is selling. Combine that with falling sales of PCs, the Surface RT tablet not doing so great, the era of more than one PC in the home disappearing, and Microsoft has a big problem. The problem not only stems from the PC market not growing, but because Microsoft relies so heavily on Windows and Office for revenue. With that in mind, Hartung believes Steve Ballmer will do anything and everything to save Windows, including ditching entertainment and therefore Xbox."
Re:Won't happen (Score:5, Funny)
Re:This article is bullshit! (Score:5, Funny)
Probably not the best example... Linux can be pretty rude at times. Just the other day, it told me to go fsck myself.
Re:This article is bullshit! (Score:5, Funny)
Isn't there some law or other about headlines that end in a question mark?
No.
Re:The Idea Is Actually Not Complete Bullshit (Score:5, Funny)
I am pleased to offer you the position of CEO, Microsoft Corporation, effectively immediately upon your acceptance. Your vision for our company, relatively low Slashdot ID, and ability to forge ahead during difficult times have made you a prime candidate for this position. Your salary is negotiable at time of signing, and in keeping with the spirit of our company, you will be provided with a warehouse full of office chairs of varying weight and size, such that you may throw them at your subordinates should the need arise. Human Resources has already agreed to waive any complaints from these incidents up to ten (10) times per calendar year.
Welcome to the Microsoft family!
Signed, S. Ballmer