"For those who do not know, virtually all MS programs are "closed" architectures. MS publishes APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to allow non-MS applications to integrate in the MS program."
Well at least you're beginning to understand why our open ended architecture is what enables us to do anything we want. We've been beyond MS for a very long time, we have no limits. One of the many reasons people are interested in our device is for the very issue you’re discussing.
Look at it like this… We finally had to stoop down to the MS level to reach their compatibility level. People are trapped having to use MS products every day and now we can sell to them as well. Perhaps you should look into our unit a little and you'll begin to understand what separates us from anyone else. You're completely lost man.