Comment on What’s the best-case scenario for Nokia? by B.Smith

Symbian could have worked. Here's why. Sure it was old. But it was very stable and energy efficient. Criticism of it was mainly for the old user interface. Nokia could have (and was working on) a complete Symbian UI overhall, which Elop and Microsoft killed off. Don't forget, that Microsoft's phone OS is also resting on a very old code base, with Windows CE. Windows Phone 7 just brought a pretty interface to sit on top of WinCE. You have to wonder whether Microsoft wanted Symbian and MeeGo killed off, just as much as it wanted Nokia to adapt Windows Phone. Windows Phone does not stand a chance. Yes, nice UI, but that's where it ends. Microsoft is mismanaging it just like it mismanaged WM6.5, Zune, Sidekick and Kin. It is impossible for Microsoft to break into the phone market with an OS as closed as Windows Phone. The only way that any competitor can gain traction is to open up, and let others profit. No walled-gardens. MeeGo could have been it. Windows Phone ain't. The only reason Apple managed to do well with a walled-garden is because Apple had first-mover advantage.

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