I think the DOJ results had a big impact on that aggressive competitive spirit -- Microsoft sort of seemed to go into a quieter sort of ecosystem mode, where th

I think the DOJ results had a big impact on that aggressive competitive spirit -- Microsoft sort of seemed to go into a quieter sort of ecosystem mode, where they used combined marketing launches and strategy to achieve the lock-in they had been just out and out dumping on consumers with technology. I would say the brio left after the DOJ trial, but it may be back with Surface. If Surface sells, I would expect a new CEO and an invigorated Microsoft.