Chipguy, very few people knew or know exactly what Linus was doing at Transmeta. However, let's assume that he was working with CMS. Why would his decision to work now exclusively on his OS be in any way a negative? Transmeta port both MS and Linux. It would indicate that Transmeta have reached maturity.
Therefore, this is nothing but positive. Transmeta is ambidextrous, bi-sexual or double jointed - whichever you prefer, but they can go left, right, up or down, inside or out.....this is very clever and they are friends to both. Good move both for Linus and Transmeta.
As for sinking....sorts out those who can swim!!!!!
Looks like my breast stroke beats your back crawl. Bird