>>After looking a an SEC filing, I noticed that MS owns 6,720,430 shares of Borland. That tranlates to 10.8% of Borland's outstanding shares.
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>>As a shareholder, I'm trying to figure out if this is good or bad. It's probably both. It sure is interestng though.
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>>What does this mean for VFP? Probably nothing. I just threw the question out there hoping to keep this post from being moved to the Chatter forum.
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>Jeff;
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>Interesting indeed!
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>Tom

Indeed Indeed! :)

Not enough shares to influence Borland's decisions, but enough money to help them stay afloat. A free marketplace and level playing field...eh,eh...

Think of it as a sea battle between two ships. One has lost most of their sails, supplies and ammunition. Why? Their supplies didn't match the fittings of the boat, made by the other combatant, who constantly "upgraded" changes into them.