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Re: A Cost Analysis of Windows Vista Content Protection: DRM attempt from Microsoft causes HUGE cost to the entire PC industry

____/ Jerry McBride on Sunday 04 May 2008 18:37 : \____

> Ruben wrote:
> 
> 
>> The Vista Content Protection specification could very well constitute the
>> longest suicide note in history...
>> 
> 
> Excellent quote...

Prophetic too.

Microsoft stock drops amid slumping sales 

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| Microsoft Corp., whose Windows software dominates the personal-computer 
| market, fell 6.2 percent Fridayin Nasdaq trading after sales slumped, casting 
| doubt on whether PC demand can hold up in a slowing economy. The software 
| maker reported a 24 percent drop in sales of Windows last quarter and 
| forecast earnings that may miss analysts' estimates.     
| 
| [...]
| 
| "The risk is that Linux gets a foothold and then affects their long-term 
| revenue significantly." 
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http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_9061263


Microsoft Profit Drops; Forecast May Miss Estimates

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| The world's biggest software maker said sales of Windows for PCs sank 24 
| percent and revenue from its online advertising unit came in at the low end 
| of its projections. Microsoft's report contrasted with positive comments from 
| chipmaker Intel Corp. and computer company International Business Machines 
| Corp.     
| 
| [...]
| 
| Microsoft declined $1.60 to $30.20 in extended trading after closing at 
| $31.80 at 4 p.m. New York time on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The stock has 
| fallen 11 percent this year.  
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http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aQ7_iN1SxJ.c&refer=worldwide


Microsoft sees slide in profits

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7366106.stm

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