To: PMS Witch who wrote (37008 ) 1/23/2000 4:56:00 AM From: Thunder Read Replies (1) | Respond to
"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." "Linux will get its turn here soon enough" "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." 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." 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." have already emerged before and will again.competition have taken (the low road). Is the DOJ a threat to future growth of MSFT today? Yup."Also, for this to happen, Microsoft must miss-step seriously. Many people see Linux or DOJ assuming that role today: I don't." deathblow? Let the historians answer that.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.
