Had Stross written his book next year, he would have had a whole new story  how Microsoft was or was not able to translate its dominance in personal computers to the Internet.
Stross wrote a book about Microsoft.
Stross does not write books.
I did not want to drive you home, Jane, but I felt compelled to since you were without a ride.
California's plan seeks to abandon technology and improve illegal services distribution.
Oh, so you're not a fan of David Letterman?
You need to have a lot more of you'll be bored.
the people were on concrete
People are swimming in the ocean.