Fw: Microsoft warns of open source threat

Derek Neighbors plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
16 Feb 2003 12:43:27 -0700


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On Sun, 2003-02-16 at 12:24, Randy Melder wrote:
> They are probably "sand-bagging" for what would have been a
> lower-than-expected earnings quarter.

I believe it was on an SEC filing that they reported this threat.  I see
it as two fold.

1. They are sand bagging for not being able to meet estimates.
2. They are trying to prove they are not a 'monopoly'.  If someone is
'hurting' their profits there must be competition.

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