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Jon Osterholm — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:01:39 -0400

Oh, c'mon now, folks. "Learning experience" ? Sheesh! Microsoft intends to put us in their chair, not ask us if it is comfortable. Who has not figured that out yet? You've had more than 20 years to realize Windows is an OS on-the-cheap. Vista has only proven that for yet another time.

Were it not for MS Word (circa 1991-1997 versions), a need for networked number-crunching boxes, and game consoles, Microsoft would have nothing to gloat about (except maybe for anything they want to on MSNBC).

Fast Talk Response -

Jon Osterholm — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:36:29 -0500

It is interesting that some comments here essentially forget ethics and leadership traits. Some are amazingly good advice. Others are too pragmatic - some so self-centered that they are embarrassing to read.

Where are your standards of basic responsibility - the ones that supersede mere butt-covering and office politics? Be a real leader - do not just stand in line and wait to be let out for recess. Find a way to address the problem without causing real damage to your career. In other words, use your head and your heart to manipulate the situation against the aggressor.