Microsoft's days started with 95 then 98 and then 98SE, they were in the right place at the right time when nobody could offer such an adaptable OS. Microsoft have really had there days and the only way they will sell this WP is out of the Nokia stable, it could well prove to be the end of both companies if the OS does not prove to an award winning development. It is clear that Nokia held the world's trophy in device manufacturing untill it failed on the OS development side with Maemo and Meego. It is going to be a very interesting year to follow from here on, a year from now will tell all i think.