[astrodust]

Microsoft's ugly history is full of sketchy shenanigans, like the time it seemed like they were working to make sure WordPerfect wouldn't run in DOS due to subtle, breaking changes to the API (http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/ancient-microsoft-nov...) or those occasions where they were suspected of kneecapping Lotus in much the same way (http://www.proudlyserving.com/archives/2005/08/dos_aint_done...).

The new Microsoft leadership seems more interested in building bridges than in crushing and destroying companies Ballmer style, but I could be wrong. Removing win32 seems like a huge mistake both from an optics perspective and because of its impact on partners.