Check and Mate.

Step 1. Form Secret Alliance
Step 2. Allow M$ to think they are in control
Step 3. Go public with aliance.
Step 4. Watch M$ wet its pants.

http://money.cnn.com/2005/10/04/technology/google_sun/index.htm?cnn=yes

Ok so maybe that's a little overboard but hey it is a step in the right direction!