Microsoft Running Short on Icon Ideas?

Saw this little story this morning, and couldn't help but laugh. Of course, we all know about Ubuntu's official icon, and their desktop themes (one of them even got Ubuntu in a bit of hot water, since some people don't like the human body). When you look at the MSN Spaces Logo, you can't help but wonder where they got their inspiration. Doesn't it kind of remind you of [W/L]indows? Maybe MS will pay $20M to buy this icon now....