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: t2 who wrote (17939)	3/13/1999 11:24:00 AM
From: t2	Read Replies (2) of 74651

THIS IS THE STORY THAT SHOWS HOW SMART MICROSOFT'S CURRENT EXECUTIVE ARE!!! (I had to capitalize it). I did not quite understand the earlier bloomberg stories. The new consumer division includes---Windows and MSN!!!! They put their "monopoly" product along with MSN, which was rumored to a spin off. This ensures that Windows2000 is protected from any future anti-trust action. If they had to split up(or wanted to)--MSN and Windows98 can go away together. They ensured that NT or Windows2000 was kept in a separate division --ie in their core business for the future. Did not want it lumped in with Windows98. The strategy behind the restructuring may have been to keep these two operating systems apart. Furthermore, if the case gets to the supreme court---MSFT may well be in a position to voluntarily spin off Windows. Remember we were hearing how Win98 would eventually be replaced by Windows2000. The latest I read was that they plan to keep the two separate ie their programming codes(maybe a programmer can help me out here) Here are portions of the story along with the link to the whole seattletimes story: The company hasn't changed the decision Ballmer made two months ago to restructure itself around four divisions focused on its core customers: Consumers, which includes its Windows operating system and online business. Enterprise, which includes its more powerful Windows NT operating system as well as its server products. Knowledge workers, primarily its applications business. Developers, which includes improving and expanding relationships with programmers. seattletimes.com

Report TOU Violation

Share This Post

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next