The latest buzz that will soon hit the discussion blogs is the big meeting between Microsoft and Adobe today. Rumor is a merger or even Microsoft buyout of Adobe heating up. Adobe stock shot up with the news of Balmer's visit to Adobe Chief Executive Shantanu Narayen.
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/07/microsoft-and-adobe-chiefs-meet-to-discuss-partnerships/
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/07/microsoft-and-adobe-chiefs-meet-to-discuss-partnerships/