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To: ahhaha who wrote (1932)	1/12/1998 11:49:00 PM
From: Kal	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 4903

Ahhaha, NSCP is an app developer, but there is no reason why they need to stay hostage to MSFT's un-mission critical wares. In the past they were hostage because the installed base was MSFT OS. If that OS base can't deliver efficiently, then if MSFT can't run as fast as NSCP developing an alternative, NSCP could reverse the whole ball game. I find your view worth considering seriously, maybe to the degree of suggesting this to NSCP. I believe cable modems will grow substantially in importance, and someone needs to write an OS, light and simple, to handle the functinality. Bill sees the danger around in software than doesn't rely on his OS and rather live on top of it, in a way pushing the OS to the background in the mind of users. Btw, don't you think java could play a big part in that area? maybe others can contribute to your cable modem OS idea.

To: ahhaha who wrote (1932)	1/13/1998 9:06:00 AM
From: TLindt	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 4903

Not many companies can say they've been raided....Way to go MS. biz.yahoo.com That's the problem with MS IMO....their feet never stopped growing. They now can't make a move without stepping on somebody. Not a very good position to be in....at times.