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To: Todd D. Wiener who wrote (2990)	1/10/1998 5:48:00 PM
From: AreWeThereYet	Respond to of 14266

Todd, >> MSFT doesn't want Apple to fail, so it provided an equity infusion. But there are limits to MSFT's "charitable" actions toward Apple. << Another reason I can think of is that MSFT desperately want to control the browser market. Donating to Apple means automactically receive 3 to 5% browser market share. It is a speedy way to gain market share at a price. >> I suspect IBM will be the buyer (interesting twist of fates, no?). If it can redesign the MacOS to be compatible with standard PC hardware (except it would use the PowerPC chip, which is superior to the Pentiums) and convince software designers to write software for the MacOS, more people would buy the Macintosh. << I doubt IBM will acquire Apple based on its experience with OS/2 and PowerPC. It would be better to use the money on Java, NC, set-tops instead since it will has more threat to Wintel and higher chance for winning the battle. >> On the other hand, maybe THQ will buy MSFT in 10 years. << Before buying MSFT, how about buy ERTS in 5 years? PS: Not kidding, do you hear any rumor that MSFT is looking to buy a Game Publishing company? aC