> But I think a comparison of Wal-Mart and Microsoft with regard to > their business practices, why people dislike them, and why one and not > the other has spent time in court over business practices would be > edifying. I assume there are more similarities than one might expect > at first glance.
What percentage of the operating systems business does Microsoft have? Isn't it close to 95%? What percentage of the retail business does Wal-Mart have? Less than 9% according to Wilkipedia...which can stand correction if you have a better source. Still, I know it's not near 50%. Microsoft gives away features that are the main source of income for other companies (i.e. Microsoft Explorer vs. Netscape). I cannot think of a comparable action by Wal-Mart. If I own a PC computer (not including Apples, which I'd label , it's hard to get away from Microsoft. If I want to buy most retail items, I can and do go to Target. Were you thinking of another comparison? Dan M. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
