The overall plan makes sense, as does [Ray] Ozzie's role. [But] I am still digesting why MSN would be part of the Platform group and not the Entertainment division. I can think of some good reasons for it but can also come up with strong counterarguments. I also hope that these new delineations will not impede the developer group from working closely with the MBS [Microsoft Business Solutions] and Office teams. Any dilution there would be most unfortunate, especially with Oracle [Corp.] becoming such a formidable CRM [customer relationship management] and ERP [enterprise resource planning] player.

Plan. Yes. Good idea. I should come up with a plan.

[Some observers wondered about the logic of the changes.] The overall plan makes sense, as does [Ray] Ozzie's role. [But] I am still digesting why MSN would be part of the Platform group and not the Entertainment division. I can think of some good reasons for it but can also come up with strong counterarguments, ... I also hope that these new delineations will not impede the developer group from working closely with the MBS [Microsoft Business Solutions] and Office teams. Any dilution there would be most unfortunate, especially with Oracle [Corp.] becoming such a formidable CRM [customer relationship management] and ERP [enterprise resource planning] player.

The acquisition will likely accelerate such deployments and makes good business sense for Microsoft, while at the same time increasing their credibility in the domain of security and secure systems.

I think (coach Ray Corbett) came in here with a great game plan. He's a great coach and that's exactly what we expected from him. We didn't expect an easy game.

It's not just an issue of the trees. The removal of the trees is part of the overall plan to reinvigorate the park.