Tech Crunch reports on PopFly, Microsoft’s new tool for creating applications. It’s in Beta, and I decide to check it out. Ok, I need to sign in… I am greeted with a Microsoft Passport requirement (ugh). Furthermore, take a look at their signup page. Click to enlarge.

Seriously, it looks like a 12 year old made this in Frontpage back in ‘98. The entire site from logo to structure looks novice. It’s utterly ridiculous to think that with their resources and human capital this is what they come up with. I am not usually one to rant or rip on products, but this is just lacking and it’s a theme becoming consistent with Microsoft’s strategic thrusts. Miscalculated and poorly executed.