Companies normally spend millions to get the first perception and get rid of the second. And he gives it away? Happily?

Apple has 91% market share for $1000+ PCs? www.betanews.com/joewilc...

As said, mid-low market squeeze. Once they get to bargain bin, Microsoft is not going to outcompete Linux

or, at least, I'm not sure the current MS would be very happy with what they'd become if they do