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Wow! I was also rather annoyed with the lack of proper grammar and sentence structure while reading this review. Commas have meaning, and the substitution of a prepositional phrase for a complete sentence is just lousy grammar. A full command of the written English language is usually expected from those who publish, regardless of age, sex, or national origin. Anything less is often perceived as a lack of education, or at the very least, lack of interest in clearly stating oneself. Made-up words may be "cuteful," but are inappropriate when writing for global readers. The most important aspect of writing for the public is determining who your reader audience is, and what their expectations are. Why are readers are willing to justify this "lack" of form as a "new" form of acceptable grammar? I fear that our public schools have left most graduates behind. Data from the 2006 ACT exams shows that only 24% of those who took the exam are adequately prepared for college level studies. Ouch! As for Beeble's query on where are similar designers in other companies, it's certainly not for a lack of people. It's actually quite simple, just check out the differences in corporate cultures. Microsoft is a well run machine, where corporate customers have determined their products for years. They are so unlike Apple, which is and always has been, a consumer-driven company with products that are far more "people" oriented. Those PC vs. Mac commercials really say it all.