Microsoft announces a 79% profit, but everyone hates them?

Microsoft announces a 79% profit:
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/01/24/microsoft_sales_up_30_profits_up_79.html

Yet, yesterday I read that Microsoft comes dead last in a consumer confidence survey (although its a 2006 article):
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060330-6491.html

So how can a company and its products (like nasty Vista) be unloved by most and yet sell more than most?

Personally, I don't love or hate Microsoft. I bought an Xbox360 because it was much cheaper than the "mega over-priced" Sony PlayStation 3.
But I think there is a slightly better selection of games on the PS3 (though some games are available on both platforms).
Halo is "HIGHLY overrated". Vista is a slow HOG (XP is proven to be faster), and in general Microsofts User Interfaces leave a lot to be desired (nice shiny graphics but a case of "find the hidden features").

But until Linux is easier to install/setup, and Apple is cheaper and more compatible with more software (and games), MS will have the majority of users.
http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=199201179&pgno=8&queryText=

I know Google is supposed to be bringing out this magical open source (free) OS, but I'll believe it when I see it, working.
I remember years ago seeing a demo of a flash based OS (created by Macromedia, now owned by Adobe) which looked cool, but never seen the light of day (was not released).

Logo Design Trends

Very interesting article about logo design trends.
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