Interesting article when it comes to the internal politics, but I tend to agree with others; Microsoft has really nicely positioned itself as the best office and server software, and the movement towards further integration of office, sharepoint, exchange and other similar products is really a positive thing and is proof of some creativity (even though the lack of compatibility in really obvious places is absolutely maddening!).
On the other hand, if Windows had really buckled down and made a tablet designed for Office, and made an edition of Office designed for their tablet, (pretty much what Apple is doing) what would have happened? Hard to say, given that we have no idea yet whether or not the iPad will be a success.
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