Agentic Windows

I ran across an article today about a post on Twitter by Pavan Davuluri, who is the current head of Windows for Microsoft. I just had to comment on it in long form. So, what is this amazing comment? Windows is evolving into an agentic OS, connecting devices, cloud, and AI to unlock intelligent productivity and secure work anywhere. Join us at MSIgnite to see how frontier firms are transforming with Windows and what’s next for the platform. We can’t wait to show you! My first instinct? This is great news for Apple and Linux! My second instinct? This is great news for Apple and Linux! OK, stepping back for a second here. In my mind, yes this is a great reason to give Microsoft and Windows the ole heave-ho. It’s more than that though. Windows has retained its market position because it’s annoying, but still mostly functional on a base level. It’s like the Internet that way. As long as it’s marginally workable and already there, people will use it because it’s just more annoying to go out…