Why Microsoft’s reorganization is a bad idea

I liked the cited success story: DuPont. I was very tempted to put that in the submission title.

A startup at some point will want to diversify, split into several divisions/offices. The article makes some good points.

Yet another reason that Balmer needs to go.

I guess they really are determined to follow in IBM's footsteps. I hope there is a Lou Gerstner-equivalent waiting in the wings. I depend a lot on their platform.