http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104_2-5103314.html
Extensive article suggesting that with the 'Longhorn' operating system build, Microsoft is moving away from general and open standards back into proprietary standards. The many improvements in the computing experience which Longhorn deliveres are also specifically designed for it, creating user lock-in.
There may be resistance to lock-in, and I personally hope there would be, but past events give no reason for looking at this development cheerfully -- unless you hold wads of Microsoft stock.
Posted by jho at November 10, 2003 06:28 PM