> Because re-writing for a new platform isn't trivial That's not the consumers' problem, is it? > Because the customers want it. That's not reflected in sale

> Because re-writing for a new platform isn't trivial That's not the consumers' problem, is it? > Because the customers want it. That's not reflected in sales yet. If you're talking about the 100 Microsoft fans that upvote and comment all positive Microsoft stories on Reddit, HN and Verge - that doesn't count. We're talking about the market as a whole. Also, even Microsoft themselves barely even promote the "legacy app" thing in their commercials. All they are showing is Metro. But if they think Metro is their tablets' competitive advantage, then why wouldn't the consumer just get an iPad or Android tablet instead - and for a lot less?