I would be more excited about Google Pack if (a) the Google-specific apps worked with Mac OS; (b) I didn't already have some of these apps, or equivalents, installed on my wife's PC; and (c) if she had any interest in the ones that are not installed.
I believe John is being very kind when he describes the latest shots of Windows Vista as "really ugly". My reaction contained the type of words my mother told me were not nice to say aloud. Or even think.
Speaking of his Gruberness, it doesn't sound as though he's impressed with Kodak's new logo either. I know I'm not. That font is hideous.