This week, we discuss Amazon embracing Microsoft Office 365, offer some SBF hot takes, and review the lessons Docker learned when building an open-source business. Plus, we share thoughts on the new Apple Pencil, USB-C, and some Tim Cook fan fiction.

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Runner-up Titles

My enemy’s Word Processor is my friend.
You know what we should do, we should just meet about it.
A downgrade would be an upgrade.
Megadeal’s a great word.
It worked for Shingy
Use my template.

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