William;
I agree that institutions may not buy into FIBR just yet, however,
that will all depend on the next few months. If Par strikes some
strategic alliances, if FIBR sells some less profitable segments without too big a loss, if 4th qrt. earnings do come in positive, if the gigamux
gains market acceptance and spurs sales, and if the name "Osicom"
becomes " widely known" and synonymous with "quality" and "value," those institutions and fund managers will perk up and take notice. That is going to take time and patience, however, and
perhaps a little pepto bismal for those investing on the edge of their
pocket books.
But you are right that a good product does not a success make.
I invested into a Co. called "Battery Technologies" and got burned.
They have (had?) a product that produces rechargeable alkyline
batteries under the Rayovac name "Renewal." The consumer can
save a fortune by purchasing the charger and batteries rather than
continually buying one shot batteries. ( I bought the product to check
it out. ) But consumers do not seem to be concerned about the
expense of one-shot batteries or the environment, thus, the idea
has never gained market acceptance. I'm still not sure why?
And I still think Beta was better.... but Sony blew their own market,
if I remember correctly, by trying to corner the market.
And look at the RISC chip. It never did gain market acceptance,
even though much of what I've read states that the RISC chip was
actually better. Intel has the market and intends to keep it.
I still have "faith" in Osicom or I wouldn't own the stock. But, I think they have their hands full at the present. All I can do now is
go with my gut, and it tells me to give Osicom space. I hope I'm
right. I can't blame you for watching on the sidelines, though, but
you'll miss the ride.
There is a saying I used to keep on my bulletin board; "to try
when there is little hope is to risk failure, but not to try at all is to
guarantee it." I may be a fool, who knows, but at least I'm aware of
it. And sometimes there is an advantage to being a fool. You
may disregard all of this if you wish.
Michael
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