Just to split hairs here, is there a difference between principles damned at $1, and principles damned at $1e7? Also, Microsoft might be "dead" but they still

Just to split hairs here, is there a difference between principles damned at $1, and principles damned at $1e7? Also, Microsoft might be "dead" but they still provide value to their customers, whatever it is. While Vista might be way overhyped and/or overpriced, it can still do useful things. If your product reaches more customers and results in significant benefits for them, why not leverage MS's position? The principle then, is not about money. It's about your product's purpose. Hotmail for example.