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On Aug 14 10:21 AM WhoisJohnGalt wrote:
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> In MSFT's mind yes, should have stamped out Apple when they have
> had the chance.
As a matter of fact, Microsoft did not have a chance to stamp out Apple. Google "San Francisco Canyon Company". There's this little something about Microsoft using Apple's source code from QuickTime without permission in Video For Windows which gave Apple all the leverage it needed to neuter Microsoft's "stamp out" ability.
On Aug 14 12:36 PM BRICLayer wrote:
> … and probably trying to buy Dubai and/or Apple just to cover his flank. Don't see that.
I don't see that either. Have you seen how much cash Microsoft has vs Apple's Market Cap? They'll need at least another $118 billion to cover Market Cap of $148 billion today. Kinda hard to believe Apple's Market Cap is over 70% of Microsoft's own Market Cap. 2 years ago it was roughly 50%.