Microsoft Needs Windows Lite

The article argues that Microsoft is losing developers and builders to macOS and Linux, threatening its software ecosystem. The author proposes "Windows Lite," a stripped-down version of Windows without telemetry, ads, or AI that focuses on Win32 compatibility, as a solution to attract gamers and developers back to the platform. According to the proposal, Windows Lite's appeal to builders would eventually drive broader adoption among users and institutions, ultimately becoming Windows's primary offering.