MS will want to get as far away from "8" as possible, they may even skip "9" and go to "2015". Windows 2015 - not bad.
Can't say I feel that bad for him. The guy spent all his time trying to get rich at the expense of Microsoft's hard work. I share more than I should, but at least I never make a single cent.
I don't think anyone feels badly for him. We'll see how big a deal MS makes of this, and to what extent the prosecutor will go, to make the case. He of course is banned by MS, and I'm sure any Comptia certs he has, have been revoked. I do appreciate the sharing that goes on here.