[PLUG] Of Software and Ecosystems

[Preston Crawford]

On Fri, 26 Apr 2002, Paul Heinlein wrote:

> The basic operating algorithm at Microsoft is simple: Microsoft exists
> to serve its shareholders, not those who purchase its products and
> services.

The funny thing is, this would all be a moot point if Microsoft was forced 
to account for stock options properly. Their stock value would plummet and 
cash on hand couldn't be used to hammer competition.

Preston