__/ [ Mark Kent ] on Friday 28 July 2006 09:36 \__
> begin oe_protect.scr
> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
>> Microsoft CEO seeks to reassure analysts
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>>| Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Steve Ballmer conceded Thursday there
>>| are questions about the software maker's future, but he sought to
>>| reassure financial analysts that the company can compete against
>>| Web-focused competitors.
>>|
>>| Still, in a sign of how nervous Wall Street is about the company's
>>| prospects, Microsoft shares dipped 2 percent after another executive
>>| said a new version of its Windows operating system is on track to be
>>| completed as planned, but cautioned that could change if quality
>>| concerns arise.
>> `----
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>> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060728/ap_on_bi_ge/microsoft_analysts
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> An clever manoeuvre. If it's late, they claim "we warned you", if it's
> on time they claim "we did really well". Not sure that the investors
> are all that convinced any more, though.
That's what I said when Gates called it a 80-20% chance, in
favour of a January release. It was a first preparation for
a subsequent excuse. If you look at posts from the past
months, you will find at least 2 more such 'signs' that
Vista will be further delayed. Delays are an implication of
complication. Thus, expect a poor product.
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