I don't think MS is dumb, they're just overzealous. They get a project to the beta stage and can't wait to show the rest of the world, so they ship it with an annoying amount of bugs in it, but figure they can shore that leak up after the release so that they get everyone dancing on their toes for the next update. Meanwhile, we poor saps that bought the cargo are sitting around waiting for the updates and wondering where our processor power went . . .
But that's okay. We (sorta) forgive you, MS, since you have brought us such righteous programs in the past. And we are fully willing to admit that we are addicted and ready to have more s(t)im in our lives, as long as you provide a quality product.
Don't make us regret this decision in the morning: deliver the goods as promised!