On the Intel side I think it's a good thing they promoted Renee James. MS did give Intel the finger which hurts both companies.
I agree. IMO the number one strategic job at Intel is ensure that it can succeed in keeping x86 dominant in volume computing in a future where MS falters badly.
Google took Linux and cobbled and standardized it into the most popular OS for handheld devices. Could Intel do the same for PCs or at least offer a credible alternative for OEMs?