Re:The Slashdot Stepfords (Score 1)

Basically, it's a loud message to Microsoft: Don't innovate, we can't appreciate it.

You're right, I don't appreciate it. I don't appreciate the six year, multi-billion investment wasted on a product with fewer improvements than a point release that Apple seems to hit every two years or so. I don't appreciate Microsoft flexing its muscles to force companies like Dell and HP to carry their new over-priced products so that they can make back this wasted investment and look good in front of shareholders.