In trying to decide between Vista versions, Bob Lewis came across something that bothers him. “Every time I go to Microsoft’s site it invites me to install Silverlight. Can’t someone invent a “No” cookie to respond to all offers unless I decide I’m in the mood?” It doesn’t stop there, either. Microsoft’s has a document that explains the differences between the various Vista versions — but its only available in two formats: .docx and XPS. Therein Lewis’ anger lies. Silverlight is just what the world doesn’t need: A very-late-to-the-party competitor to Flash (I think — Microsoft’s explanation is pretty murky); XPS is a very-late-to-the-party competitor to PDF;” Lewis asserts in Ed Foster isn’t the only one allowed to gripe. “And Microsoft, instead of addressing unsatisfied needs (hint: an operating system that runs faster than its predecessor) demonstrates a business strategy based on the principle that, “We ARE GOING to define new standards whether anyone wants them or not, because … because … well, because that’s what we do.” Software Development