Microsoft's Personnel Puzzle

A CNet article on controversy surrounding Microsoft's interviewing practices has been generating some notable blog discussion.

"Arthur Sorkin has been courted by Microsoft on several occasions, but the computer scientist keeps saying no to the software giant's overtures, at times finding the company's attitude arrogant." CNet article continued

I'd like to say something about this, but I don't have the time, so I'm simply posting the links for the time being.