"Microsoft later today will present itself as a kinder, gentler software maker."

So that's why the soles of my feet got really cold - hell just froze over.

OK, seriously, if they mean what they say, and stand by it without any funny business, then good for them. But this *is* Microsoft we're talking about, funny business is what they do best and they're well known for being a dangerous company to trust.

Maybe one day that reputation will change, and this might be a good first step, but they'll have their work cut out to make it happen.