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To: Bill Fischofer who wrote (1540)	6/14/1997 9:52:00 PM
From: mxyztplk	of 74651

Bill, Excellent points. It is not generally recognized how low Microsoft NT server prices are, as compared with current enterprise-level system pricing. This gives Microsoft a substantial advantage in new system sales to increase volume and/or room to increase prices to benefit margins. As NT continues to be enhanced in function, scalability and stability, the ability by Microsoft to optimize NT profitability will be similarly enhanced. Although the legacy enterprise market is somewhat stagnant, the chosen vendors therein still exert substantial control of customer direction, and enjoy very substantial unit profit margins and huge associated service, consulting and other drag-along revenues. Continued growth in this area can only further cement Microsoft's strong position in the setting of de facto standards. The power of the Windows Everywhere strategy can scarcely be denied any longer, even by the previously most vigorous naysayers [who are, for the most part, now partners with Microsoft in battling their own proprietary systems!]. Best regards, Arno

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