Ed Bott is a Microsoft fan boy extreme. I read his blog once-in-a-while just for laughs.

He can spin anything pro-MS.

Microsoft has been making money hand over fist in the current recession. That’s why I was so astonished to see Ed post this – As Microsoft’s monopoly crumbles, its mobile future is crucial

He’s right, of course.

Google and Apple just might crush all other competitors in mobile. Even Nokia is vulnerable.

Microsoft is gambling big on Windows 8.

… The company (Microsoft) can take some small encouragement in the fact that the overall share for mobile devices is still small. That means it’s possible to overcome the late start. Android proved that a newcomer can make a dent, going from zero (literally) to roughly a third of the share of iOS over the past two years. …

I finally saw one of the new Microsoft stores in California, by the way. Surprisingly well done. I was impressed.