Microsoft Buys iView, Makers of Media Pro

In a move that I’m not terribly excited about, Microsoft has bought iView, the makers of the extremely excellent photo and media management software, Media Pro (3).  While the application is available for both OSX and Windows, it was conceived on the Apple platform.  As a Mac user, I’m skeptical about the future support for my preferred platform – despite the assurances that it won’t be going away:
“The product that was born on the Mac will remain on the Mac as well as on the Windows operating system. All iView products will continue to be sold on the iView website and through our partners and channel. Bottom line: You all can continue to use and buy iView products knowing that they will be fully supported as Microsoft evolves the products in the future on both the Windows and Mac platforms.”

Hmmm, Well I’ll try to be optimistic and hope it’ll only become a stronger and better product under Microsoft’s tenure.  But their track record – at least with Vista – isn’t instilling much confidence.

Sound off, let’s hear your thoughts about the iView/Microsoft deal.

In a move that I’m not terribly excited about, Microsoft has bought iView, the makers of the extremely excellent photo and media management software, Media Pro (3).  While the application is available for both OSX and Windows, it was conceived on the Apple platform.  As a Mac user, I’m skeptical about the future support for my preferred platform – despite the assurances that it won’t be going away:
“The product that was born on the Mac will remain on the Mac as well as on the Windows operating system. All iView products will continue to be sold on the iView website and through our partners and channel. Bottom line: You all can continue to use and buy iView products knowing that they will be fully supported as Microsoft evolves the products in the future on both the Windows and Mac platforms.”

Hmmm, Well I’ll try to be optimistic and hope it’ll only become a stronger and better product under Microsoft’s tenure.  But their track record – at least with Vista – isn’t instilling much confidence.

Sound off, let’s hear your thoughts about the iView/Microsoft deal.