Yes! Windows does have many advantages. But there are a few that people never seem to take note of.

1. The only other OS that competes in this area is Linux. Window’s is one of the few OS that has the ability to work on multiple devices with few configurations. While Microsoft did not do so good at this a few years ago (as they were in new waters) they have began to refine it and it’s looking a lot better. Not only that but with their advances to a new BOOT system this means that more devices will be able to run their own version of Windows. Not to mention the fact that it also runs on many enterprise servers which means that it’s possible to integrate an entire company on one network.
2. Thanks to the popularity of the Eee PC and many other small lightweight and inexpensive PC’s it is now possible for many developing countries to have the power of the PC in their hands. And since many of these companies such as Asus have secured a deal with Microsoft, they are now able to install the Home version of Windows XP on these systems. Thus Windows is making a ground breaking entry into the developing world. This means that finally smaller countries will be able to afford a piece of the cake in a smaller and more affordable version.
3. Microsoft is one of the main reasons why our computer revolution is where it is. Due to the rivalry and the competition among Microsoft and its competitors it has caused better systems to be produced. Within the last five years computer performance and specs has nearly been doubled and thanks to the competition posed by Apple, Linux and others it has done nothing but provide better options for the consumer.
4. Bill Gates once told Steve Ballmer that his intention was to put a computer in every home. Although he has not succeeded he has become the closest of any company. If it were not for Microsoft we would not be able to do most of our shopping at home not to mention that most of the things we either use in our office or at home would not be there. Thanks to Microsoft it has transformed the western world into the leader of the digital revolution.
5. Microsoft is largely responsible for the progress we have made in communication. Before the advent of the company, communication other than fax, mail or phone was unheard of except for short distances where people could use 2-way radios. From the 90’s VoIP and other communication types such as web cam (which sadly has been abused by the adult entertainment community) and of course IM has seen the price of telecommunication drop drastically within the last decade.

So yes - Microsoft does have its problems but thanks to it we are a better connected world, and although they were wrong on certain tech revolutions (most notably HD-DVD) they have more wins under their belts than losses.

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