Microsoft is not allowing the grass to grow under its feet. As in the past, they have missed the start of an important new moment; this time web based services. But this is a company that can be spun sharply by a willful Bill Gates. So, in development are a list of new projects for Microsoft, old ideas for everyone else.

The important issue is that if Microsoft can successfully engineer a combination of desktop operating systems, and desktop based software, and  marry it to web based service, then they will continue to dominate the business and middle market. Microsoft are the default position because they are comprehensive. They make products and offer services that are good enough. Not perfect. Often, not brilliant. But good enough. This is a major challenge. But Microsoft should not be underestimated. Read their list and you'll see why.

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