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Re: [News] Cisco Plunges (While GNU/Linux Routers Gain Attraction)

Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
> Cisco says hurt by weak banks; shares dive
> 
> ,----[ Quote ]
>| Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers said on Wednesday his company was hit 
>| by "dramatic decreases" in orders from U.S. banks, triggering concerns about 
>| its growth prospects and sending its shares plunging.  
> `----
> 
> http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-6217524.html
> 

Cisco had a narrow window which they could exploit before people
realised that free-software routers and PBXs could do everything which
Cisco offer and < 10% of the cost.

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