____/ Jerry McBride on Wednesday 27 February 2008 14:54 : \____
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>
>> ____/ Jerry McBride on Wednesday 27 February 2008 00:04 : \____
>>
>>> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>>>
>>>> The Shadow Tales of Microsoft
>>>>
>>>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>>> | If you don't believe me, take a look at what's happening out there.
>>>> | Linux is cutting into Microsoft's desktop dominance. It's also wiping
>>>> | away any hope of it gaining server dominance. Firefox is quickly
>>>> | replacing its browser as the preferred method for surfing the
>>>> | internet. Outlook is being slowly knocked off its pedestal by open
>>>> | source alternatives, and other competitors are attacking them from all
>>>> | sides in their other fields as well. Open Source is on a roll and
>>>> | Microsoft is getting run over on all sides, and while it may not seem
>>>> | like they're loosing the war, they are. Just because Open Source isn't
>>>> | in the mainstream news doesn't mean it's not winning. And if this
>>>> | isn't causing Microsoft and Steve Balmer to reach the point of being
>>>> | nearly panic stricken, then I'm a monkey's uncle. I honestly believe
>>>> | right now that they're terrified. Hence the battle for Yahoo is a
>>>> | battle for their very existence.
>>>> `----
>>>>
>>>> http://www.raiden.net/?cat=2&aid=382
>>>>
>>>> So will Microsoft now go into debt?
>>>>
>>>
>>> GOD I HOPE SO.... :')
>>
>> They might /already/ be, but it's hard to tell (practises of handling
>> loans and all). It's not just me who says it. Various sites have begun
>> picking these bits (even Linux Journal cited me recently) and other sites
>> like Groklaw are beginning to find what the trolls here are so scared
>> about (which is why they resort to vicious attacks).
>>
>> Microsoft thrives in illusions, hypnosis.
>>
>
> Do they still augment employee's paycheck with mickysoft bucks (stock)? It
> would interesting to see the paychecks start bouncing and be issued more
> shares instead...
>From what I'm told, they do a lot of temping, visa and offshoring to give an
illusion of growth (more employees, some cheaper).
--
~~ Best of wishes
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