Microsoft underwent its Internet epiphany and successfully clobbered Netscape, grabbing the lead in the browser market, albeit at the cost of setting in motion the biggest antitrust action for a generation.

ECONOMIST: Microsoft: Togetherness | The

Rather than dismiss my proposal, Al gave me the full measure of his time and insight even though a new generation of ground-based full-motion simulators based upon advanced digital computer technology was emerging, which FlightSafety would later incorporate.

FORBES: He Brought Safety To The Skies

Bloomberg cites a Gartner analyst, Michael Gartenberg, who says that Microsoft will probably face third generation iPads, second to third generation Android devices, and second generation tablets by HP and Research in Motion. (Read Eric Savitz take, Tablet Fallout: Gartner Slashes 2011, 2012 PC Growth Forecast).

FORBES: Microsoft Won't Have Tablet-Tailored Windows Until 2012

Instead, they will focus on their latest respective motion-sensing add-on systems to the current-generation consoles, Kinect and PlayStation Move.

FORBES: Probably No Next-Gen Xbox Or PlayStation For Next Five Years

The new generation gaming systems support features that detect and respond to motion and emotion of the users of the gaming system.

FORBES: New Intel Patent Aims To Protect Both Gamers And Their Surroundings

This may be disappointing news for hardcore and traditional gamers, because it probably means there will be no next-generation Xbox or PlayStation for the next five years, while the companies focus on the motion-control systems.

FORBES: Probably No Next-Gen Xbox Or PlayStation For Next Five Years