Walter,
Many of the questions you've been asking suggest you have either not read past filings by the co. or fully understood what the company does from your reading of various filings, news releases, etc. Your last question about whether a specific flash card contains the NOS demonstrates this well.
In a nutshell, the OS resides in software and firmware which the co. licenses to others for use in end products. Staying automotive, if flash were gasoline, our OS is NOT the additives in the gasoline. It is the design and servo-controllers etc. that make the engine run. (Though the OS can store on flash in the most efficient way, it also works just as well on other storage media that is ATA compatible.) The body, functionality, appearance of the car, is up to our customer. i.e., Lanier wanted to have a car that did digital transcription via a PC, a portable device, and eventually S-T conversion. Intel may want a car for the Internet and voice broadcasting etc..
NCI licenses its OS and uses its proprietary skills and technology to bring end products to large companies who want digital voice/music/graphics in hand with PC interface-ability.
I do not recommend this stock to anyone who does not understand what they're investing in and what the future holds for voice as the ultimate interface between the PC/peripherals and the human being. It has taken a lot of time and energy for all shareholders and investors to fully appreciate what constitutes value in this company. The process is one of constant and ongoing research. Do not feel overwhelmed if it is not quickly mastered. When I see companies like Intel and Lucent investing their time and energies in working with NCI, I view it as the best endorsement of NCI's technology and skills.
If you don't trust current management, do not become a shareholder or continue your investment. Many past mistakes by management have brought us to this current capitalization, which none of us wanted or liked. What may rectify this over time is the rapid expansion of contracts, licensing, royalties, and cash flow which can ultimately lead to restructuring of the company's balance sheet. IMO, we're on the threshold of this rapid expansion.
It is evident that some have attempted to answer your questions on this board. A more expedient method may be to private em those who will share their knowledge by return private em.
Best wishes |
