Opinion: How Microsoft could regain its footing (Hint: more Office, less Windows)

Even after several months, I don't know what to make of Windows 8. And Microsoft's tablet initiative feels like it's on the rocks. Still, when I look at SkyDrive and Outlook.com — which will replace Hotmail completely by this summer — I see hope for the company. All that's missing is Office for iPad ... and iPhone ... and Android.