I made tons of cash developing for NT both for clients and for myself. I loved the platform and loved clear, well defined and well documented set of Win32 API's

I made tons of cash developing for NT both for clients and for myself. I loved the platform and loved clear, well defined and well documented set of Win32 API's, exceptional debugging tools and development tools. And then came Ballmer with his complete lack of vision, absence of creativity, bigger-than-god ego and "me-too" business strategy producing nothing but mediocre and frustrating copycat products and services. I deviated from development for Microsoft platform as it became overbloated with useless and then quietly abandoned with layers and layers of miscellaneous technologies. Microsoft superiority is gradually rusting away by more creative and intelligent tools and solutions from other vendors. Until Ballmer is there - I do not think we can see any major improvements or anything even close to revolutionary new directions. I wish Bill Gates would take a few months break from developing advanced toilets for Africa and clean up his old beautiful house, starting from the attic.