Interesting question...
I like, and dislike Microsoft of different levels.
As a company, I really am neutral as to Microsoft's business practices. Many can complain about their sheer dominance in certain markets, and their shady business practices. I think some forget that when your a market leader, it's near-impossible not to abuse the system - Nintendo obviously did it in the late 80s and early 90's with horrendus tactics, and I know Sony has as well.
For their products, I hate windows (too much ram needed to run the darn thing, errors, and so on). Hate IE for the most part. I love the X360, and what Microsoft has done - even with strong-arm tactics, it's been an advantage with what Microsoft has done, as very few companies could provide the good games they have without their business tactics (as a new startup company).
If I was to rank business practices as a company, I'd rate Sony 1st, Microsoft 2nd, and Nintendo 3rd. But there are many levels that those positions would be changed.
Back from the dead, I'm afraid.
