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To: Cary Salsberg who wrote (48892)	7/9/2001 11:41:33 AM
From: Pink Minion	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 70976

I have a hypothesis that says that MSFT's monopoly in software and their vicious competitive practices have STIFLED innovation in software and are responsible for the lack any killer app It's not an hypothesis, it's a fact. What has happened to the Internet since MSFT invaded it in 1997? They killed the term "internet time". We've had practically zero innovation by anyone. I can name instant messaging and maybe XML. The time frame from 1994-97 was simply breathtaking. It sure did fire up this burnt-out programmer. But from 1998 on, I saw things going back to usual. I just wish the masses could possible understand the harm they have done.

To: Cary Salsberg who wrote (48892)	7/9/2001 3:57:33 PM
From: Paul V.	Respond to of 70976

Cary, I was referring to software increased memory requirements in the plural sense not just MSFT, CA, ORCL, etc. As Katherine stressed, software is the fertilizer. I take it that you do not buy software as one possible cause and effect. Correct? Why or why not? As one causation factors, then, there must be others. IMO, our efforts are to try to logically to try and figure out the process to help us collectively to be better investors Just my opinions. Paul