MS Questions

Here are some of their interview questions (paraphrased):

• What should MS do to change their image?
• Why do you mean when you say that the IPOD is part of a cultural movement? (a question in response to a discussion about IPOD)
• What are web services?
• What is your favorite soft drink?
• What do you see happening in the future in terms of software in a household environment?
• What is the open source revenue model like?
• On average, do you think more professionals work on open source software than an environment made of specialized professionals?
• Isn't open source software more prone to be taken advantage (due to a larger amount of people look at the software)?
• Per computer, where do you think Microsoft makes more of their revenue- on PCs or Macintosh?
• What are your plans after you graduate?
• Why are software developers important?

This was a very interesting interview because the topics ranged from light questions to social/cultural and also some technical. Just the experience of the interview was such an amazing learning experience. There's obviously a difference in the way they screen people since they want to know HOW you think instead of what you know.