Here's a post by Joel on sharepoint history http://blogs.msdn.com/joelo/archive/2007/12/28/7-years-of-sharepoint-a-history-lesson.aspx
some good comments too.

Welcome 2008! A happy new year to all.

I am back to work straight on a plane to meet partners and kick off the year with a bang. looking forward to it. Perth, here I come!