I've heard M$ is going to abandon the NT base for their next release, and use something completely new and revolutionary that will bring unheard-of speed and stability to 99.9999999% of the world's PCs.
It will be called:
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) DX(R) 2003, codename "We basically rebranded FreeBSD and there's nothing anyone can do about it"
Some of the completely original and innovative features of WinDX:
* Microsoft(R) Internet Explorer(R) 7.0, based on Microsoft(R) Opera(R) technology
* MSN(R) DX, which you'll be reminded to sign up for every time you log in
* Microsoft(R) Media Player DX(TM), with new Winamp-blocker technology (pat. pending)
* Microsoft(R) Passport(R) integration at the kernel level: You have to use passport to log in.
* Microsoft(R) Office DX(R) closely integrated with the OS.
* Microsoft(R) OS subscription system. You can use the OS free for 30 days, but you must then enter your credit card # to continue using your PC. No CC? Tough sh!t. How much does it cost? That's for MS to decide.
* Microsoft(R) WinBIOS DX, which will be flashed over your existing BIOS during the install process, eliminating any chance of switching to a real OS.
* Microsoft(R) Win32DX API. The old Win32 API has been removed, so you have to upgrade to use anything written for WinDX.
Please pay carefull attention to the EULA, which, among other things:
* Transfers ownership of your PC to Microsoft Corporation
* Gives Microsoft permission to disclose your personal information, credit card number, and the contents of your hard drive to anyone who's willing to pay.
* Forbids you from buying a Mac.
Go ahead, flame me to hell. I love it when I am hated.