I got this from one of the email lists that I subscribed to:
There's no shortage of critics contending that Microsoft is an overgrown, slow-moving, dull-witted colossus ready to be toppled by Linux, Google, Web services and Firefox. If that's the case, it sure isn't happening yet. Redmond just reported record sales and profits and is on pace to become a $45 billion company bringing in $12 billion-plus in profits. You can build a lot of service packs with that kind of cash! http://redmondmag.com/news/article.asp?editorialsid=7153