Julie Larson-Green

Julie Larson-Green, the new head of the Windows department after the sudden departure of Steven Sinofsky, has granted a small interview with MIT Technology Review. Larson-Green is not a newcomer, after years at Microsoft, she has long had a relevant role in the company's Windows division, participating in the first designs of Windows 8 and being the main person in charge of the Office Ribbon interface.

In the short interview, the board justifies the change introduced by Windows 8 as necessary given the advancement of the industry and the advantages of tactile interaction with our devices.Microsoft's operating system had to be ready for what they believe is a future dominated by touch screens. She herself no longer considers going back since she uses touch computers

The new vision of Windows is not a simple reaction to the success of iOS and Android and the unstoppable growth of the market for smartphones and tablets. According to Larson-Green, they have been working on Windows 8 since June 2009, even before the final release of Windows 7, when the iPad was only a rumor. Likewise, the idea of ​​entering the hardware market with Surface is to give a sample to both users and the industry of Microsoft's vision on the use of Windows 8.

Responding to consumer reaction to the change brought about by Windows 8, Larson-Green comments that, based on studies they've conducted, it takes people between two days and two weeks to adjust to the news and that those who find the most difficulties are those who have been working with the previous Windows for a long time.But, with the usage data they collect daily, they can see how people end up using the new features of Windows more than the traditional desktop.

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How could it be otherwise, the new president of Windows was asked about her predecessor, Steven Sinofsky, who is considered the real person responsible for Windows 8. Recognizing that he is an incredible leader and person , Larson-Green remembers that one person cannot do it all and that what is important is the team they have created. Both share a vision of the future of Windows that will continue to shape the work of the division they now lead."

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