Good point about the dividends. I didn't consider that. And you're right about spare cash and the bottom line. From what I understand, the twin cash cows provi

Good point about the dividends. I didn't consider that. And you're right about spare cash and the bottom line. From what I understand, the twin cash cows provided by Windows and Office hide a LOT of sins. In that sense, Microsoft is like some hopelessly corrupt petrostate. Sure, the place is a shambles in every way imaginable, but as long as the oil keeps flowing, nothing matters enough to dislodge the ruling class.