I just finished Business Adventures, although I got it on Audible when it came out. Amazing piece of literature. It's pretty crazy to know that each chapter is based on real life interviews and real events since they read like a novel.

Very well written. I've doubled back over most chapters to hear them a second time, picking up new things. The lessons in each chapter are still valuable today and really do stand the test of time. Highly recommended.

Not just you. A combination of Microsoft doing cool things and other companies doing uncool things has been a terrific combination for improvements in [techie] public opinion.

They are getting there. It's funny--for years I would cringe whenever anything associated with Microsoft popped up, now--I at least listen to what they have to say, sell, or better yet--share.

Getting there! Cortana is a nice example how they can perform if there's no legacy.

On the other hand some of the things they do are kind of fscked up. Branding Windows Phone apps Bing, not Bing, Bing.

In addition Xbox Music on Windows Phone is terrible.

Actual competition brings out the best in them i guess.

compared to apple, I would say yes. but it also has a lot to do with the new CEO offsetting strategy I think.

What does Microsoft have to do with Bill Gates recommending books (which is really cool by the way)?