"That's where a company executive, who doesn't have a clue, skims a four page article in one of those magazines you find crumpled in the pouch on the seat in front of you on aeroplanes. Armed with his new found deep understanding of this latest technology (fad) he returns to his office convinced the entire company must embrace his new vision."
If the implication is that they (MSFT) are behind the curve, it's nothing new, and nothing that has not been overcome before by the company at issue.
"Linux will get its turn here soon enough"
Who knows?
"It's here where disappointment prevails, and the true value of a polished and established product, fully supported by its creator, accepted by the market, and designed from the ground up to meet the needs of the masses, becomes clear."
How is it disappointment can prevail? Are we talking about a future Linux visionary or a MSFT visionary? (The lack of specific names in regards to which company you are referencing to leaves me suspect, due to the fact that I have heard these same claims on both sides).
"If, (and it's a really big IF) Linux does threaten Microsoft, the threat will take some time to develop and mature. Currently, many people are seeing boo-men under every bed and reacting without much thought or contemplation."
As far as the media and the so called geeks displaying the boo-men mentality, I don't follow either one.
"Yes, some day a real threat will emerge, but I doubt it will deliver an instant death-blow to Microsoft, but will gradually erode Microsoft's dominant position. Also, for this to happen, Microsoft must miss-step seriously. Many people see Linux or DOJ assuming that role today: I don't."
Threats have already emerged before and will again.
The difference this time around is the avenue in which the competition have taken (the low road). Is the DOJ a threat to future growth of MSFT today? Yup.
Is the DOJ they guided by truth? Nope.
Will they (DOJ) be influenced after November? (under a liberal rule) I sure hope not.
"Also, for this to happen, Microsoft must miss-step seriously. Many people see Linux or DOJ assuming that role today: I don't."
I see the DOJ trying to miss-step MSFT day to day.
A deathblow? Let the historians answer that.
Is the DOJ a real threat? November is not close enough.
I will purchase additional Microsoft shares at $90ish in the coming weeks. When the snow's gone, I'll be selling at $140ish. I'll be content making an easy $50.
I wish I had a crystal ball.
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