Microsoft has never a monolithic enterprise. Some enormously talented and good folks work alongside the people who give the company its reputation for dishonesty and.beyond-the-pale business tactics.
My question is whether Microsoft is changing for the better. When the company dips its toes into open standards that it might be unable to control — XML, for example — that give me hope. But other actions reinforce my concerns about its ultimate intentions.
What do you think? If you like Microsoft on balance, tell me why.
If you don’t, tell me why not.
And please give me concrete examples.
Thanks.