__/ [ John Locke ] on Tuesday 22 May 2007 16:17 \__
> On Tue, 22 May 2007 14:08:11 +0100, Roy Schestowitz
> <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> "In short, Microsoft will lose a patent trench war if they start one,
> and I?m sure that cooler heads in Redmond know that."
>
>
> They know that...but that won't stop them from employing
> a flawed tactic. Or from moving on to another idiotic
> scheme. This is Micrsoft now. This is their image.
Last month, Martha Adams said that Microsoft would become a patent troll.
Well, it has since then become a rattler. Sometimes the prospects seem so
poor that ethics is no longer a priority. Emotion takes over, not compassion
or rationale.
... think of a man of passion . . .
Beyond the PC: Ballmer's Battle Plan
,----[ Quote ]
| "The word 'intense' was invented for Ballmer, who met with us in a
| green room that had a paper sign with his name taped to the door.
| While he was at first warm and engaging, a question about security
| features shifted his mood. His eyes, soft when he smiles, grew dark.
| The usually boisterous Ballmer became unexpectedly quiet and soon
| exited the room without saying goodbye.
`----
http://www.smartmoney.com/mag/ceo/index.cfm?story=april2007
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