>I suppose you have already heard about them stepping up to compete with:
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> * Cisco et al (routing)
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> * Intel/AMD/Sun/IBM (processors)
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> * Apple (media players and store)
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> * Others... cable, electricity, Gates' investment in hotels
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>This is insane! Less is more. They refuse to concentrate on a niche because
>their bread and butter (Windows and Office) are slowly and gradually losing
>their attraction. Integration of the elements above is hard, and it leads to
>confusion, lack of focus, and lack of direction. Don't even take /my/ word
>for it. Listen to Microsoft's own leaders.
>
>Niall Sez Microsoft is Too Big and Paralyzed
>
When a star dies, it first expands into a giant. Then it collapses
under its own weight and explodes into a super nova.
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