I would assume that most Microsoft employees receive both cash and stock compensation. While their cash compensation might be frozen, one would assume they'd be

I would assume that most Microsoft employees receive both cash and stock compensation. While their cash compensation might be frozen, one would assume they'd be able to realize some upside from the equity side, if this is truly a landmark year. In that respect, they're in a better position than employees of non-public companies, where even if they're getting extra stock option grants to make up for salary freezes, they have a fat chance of seeing liquidity any time soon.