This bit stood out to me like a sore thumb:
...The company has years of experience warding off myriad security challenges from what its executives frankly describe as "determined and persistent adversaries." But bumps in the road notwithstanding, Microsoft has learned to navigate the front lines of the security wars. (See Trustworthy Computing for more.)
Dear God, they actually believe they've been successful. I've read all kinds of quotes from people who believe that the "Windows brand" carries significance and is seen as a positive. In my opinion, that may not be the case.
