__/ [ John Locke ] on Sunday 18 March 2007 03:30 \__
>>I suppose you have already heard about them stepping up to compete with:
>>
>> * Cisco et al (routing)
>>
>> * Intel/AMD/Sun/IBM (processors)
>>
>> * Apple (media players and store)
>>
>> * Others... cable, electricity, Gates' investment in hotels
>>
>>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.
I prefer analogies which involve dinosaurs and extinction. Size can be a
curse. And look at the effects of the US expansion (imperialism?) and its
negative effect on image. It'll could end up a "master of none".
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