How high will Microsoft fly? Message Board

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Technology Stocks : How high will Microsoft fly?

MSFT 478.53

-1.0%

Dec 12 9:30 AM EST

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next

To: RTev who wrote (21375)	4/23/1999 3:02:00 AM
From: Shea Jones	of 74651

"But it's all messed up for at least a few weeks because of AT&T's bid for MediaOne. It will be sorted out eventually, but I would be surprised if Maffei didn't ask them to wait until the future of RoadRunner is clarified." Yes, you're probably right. Speculating here, I would think that the AT&T deal would make Gates more anxious to ensure a position within Roadrunner. AT&T has AtHome, and would get about 1/3 control of Roadrunner if they make the MediaOne deal. This has to make Gates nervous, and if he can get something significant in exchange for Maffei now, I would think he would want to jump on it. I can't help but wonder if Gates' public reluctance isn't feigned a bit, or at least exaggerated, in order to position himself in the upcoming deal-making, or maybe he really thinks Maffei is irreplaceable.

Report TOU Violation

Share This Post

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next