Windows Phone Thoughts: DesignTechnica Considers the Implications of the Microsoft-Palm Partnership

"There were four things in the technology industry that were generally seen as impossible: The first, was a shift to Intel by Apple, the second, a shift to Microsoft by Palm, with the third, being a shift to Microsoft by Sun and the fourth, a shift to Microsoft by Apple. We could argue that there is now a fifth: A shift to Open Source by Microsoft. Of these five, two have now happened and three, are related to Apple (Palm, spun off of Apple). It is interesting to note, that Sun is now getting along with Microsoft and Microsoft is leaning more and more towards an Open Source model over time."

Alright, so it may not quite be the end of the world, but Rob Enderle of DesignTechnica.com, starts off pondering the recent events which would have been considered impossible or earth-shattering just a few years ago, then goes on to discuss what the partnership of Microsoft and Palm means for the future of mobility. Overall Rob looks at things from a strategic standpoint, seeing the wisdom behind Palms decision to partner with Microsoft and even discussing the implications the partnership could have on Apple. Give it a read!