Microsoft top 10 resolutions for 2005 as the strategical choice to be made. Direction Microsoft, despite being independent, is completely devoted to them.

Let's sum up the interesting bits.

3. Security, Security, Security

... In fact, the bad guys seem to be winning. Before anyone gets on the Internet the first time these days they need a PC already protected by the latest service packs and security patches, an antivirus program, an antispyware program, and training on how to avoid phishing exploits. ...

I'd put that #1 just for the respect of the customer, but apparently they don't have the same values. Given the number of security flaws found every week, the problem is more important than you think. And they admit that the bad guys win.

6. Put a Lid on Open Source

.... On the desktop, the company must recognize that its monopoly is no longer safe. ...

With this they recognize the importance of Open Source. Remember they just reformed the disbanded Internet Explorer team to counter FireFox. Internet Explorer haven't had any new feature for 2 years, since Netscape death.

They really think that their monopoly is in danger and they cannot do like they did for Netscape: switch off the cash pump. Mozilla project can't be shutdown has it as already been and is still alive. Even sponsored development like OpenOffice wouldn't.

9. When I’m 64

... Sales of 64-bit Windows versions on new hardware could make a measurable contribution to Microsoft’s revenue growth, particularly since this OS could be priced at a premium. ...

64-bits support. Apparently this will cost a lot, in software license, to people. Here Linux is way in advance, and it will not cost more in software license.

10. Play Well with Others

They realize that Microsoft is not playing well, and they fear the the lawsuit are just gonna cost Microsoft billions of dollars.

They exaclty emphasize the dangers and the power of Microsoft and what we should expect for 2005.

Update: I forgot to say that I got the pointer from Standblog (fr)