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They can call their "products" whatever they want to, but it doesn't change the fact that Microsoft is hurting severely. It is not all obvious at this moment, but if I'm right, you'll begin to see Ballmer blow up a lot more over the next few years. This man has been holding back his tantrums for years -- yes, he throws them, but this man can dish out much more; I've seen it in his eyes, and felt it in his hand shake. He reminds me of a Colonel who is behind his time and still making up for it by being abusive in the wake of everyone's bitterness toward him. That is Microsoft's image; a bitter old man, willing to destroy anyone with whatever it takes, and do so within protocol. Changing back to "Direct X" is Microsoft's way of gloating with their decision to kill GL, plain and simple; this is how Microsoft deals with their pain. Obviously they feel some of their failures in gaming has much to do with GL's successes.