I am a program manager at Microsoft doing some research around how we can improve our operating systems. My goal is to help us identify capabilities, improvements, and features that Microsoft should be focusing on to help our customers over the next 5 years or so. I am particularly interested in hearing from Linux users, and get their input about what they feel should be the priorities. In particular, I would like to better understand what it is that makes Linux and Open Source solutions so useful for you. If you would be willing to take a survey I have put together, please write me at lnq@microsoft.com. Thanks, Michael Surkan P.S. I did confirm with Jason Clinton that it was ok to post this note.