You assume that accepting blame and fixing the problem aren't mutually exclusive. Just because Microsoft said "that's not our fault" doesn't mean they won't fix it.

No. The Mythbusters took a look at this; "starting" a CFL only takes as much energy as running one for 2 seconds. So, unless you'll be out and in the room again within 2 seconds, it's always better to turn them off.

I guess he's rejecting our reality and substituting his own.

I can imagine a lot of typical average users wanting a way to watch porn without messing up Windows.

Buyer beware. When two formats are competing it's best to let the dust settle first.

Yes, but, how many people that bought a PS3 only for games would rush out and buy an HD DVD player once they are looking for hi-def movies? While PS3 purchases don't account for current Blu Ray purchases, they certainly count for future ones.

There is a "Documents and Settings" virtual folder that points right to "Users" ... it shouldn't break anything. I don't know what software you're using, but on my default XP install I have "Documents and Settings" named "Users", "Program Files" renamed to "Apps", and "Windows" renamed to "OS". None have caused me any trouble.

I think the biggest reason why SDHC support is not added by default was to try and prevent ways for people to stick Wii ROMs (which are >2GB) onto SD cards and access them from that way somehow. Of course, since the HBC and any other application can now do so natively, I guess this isn't a risk anymore.