"Free access to Microsoft technology (There’s a reason so few startups use M$ technology...)" - BizSpark, WebsiteSpark, Microsoft partnership programs, MSDN subscriptions - come on, there're plenty of ways to get MS' software free or on the cheap.
I fully agree with this. I didn't do a good job articulating it. I think the 'heaviness' of the tools, and even having to go through any of those programs (apply etc.) is enough of a deterrent to stop people who are looking to just get something up quickly.