Microsoft doesn't know when to stop

Anyone who hates Microsoft has been lapping up the news that the company sent fancy-schmancy Acer Ferrari laptops preloaded with Windows Vista to about 90 bloggers.

The story began surfacing last week. The controversy has generated thousands of comments across the blogosphere and has yet to show signs of dying out.

The commentary has run the gamut. Many, of course, have focused on Microsoft's motivation and/or lack of foresight in sending out the machines. And many of the recipients have ended up feeling forced to defend themselves. So much for good publicity.