>They had a good run with Windows but those days are coming to a close. >Standard Oil, IBM and UP are still around many years after their >monopolistic fun in the sun. Do you think MSFT will be around in 2040? >I don't. >Whil
Some time in the late 70's IBM's investment portfolio income outstripped its trading income, it was calculated at the time that the company could completely cease trading and still remain in the top 100 indefinitely. I guess that ms is in the same position? Andrew Davies MBCS CITP - AndyD 8-)# ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. Please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] with any queries. ********************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.

