>>Microsoft made a similar $150 million investment in Apple Computer two years ago.
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>I think they did the same with Corel (also $150 million) as well.

Let's see....
Apple ... $128M
Corel ... $150M
Inprise .. $150M
Borland .. 10% of stock
Others ... ???

Have we got all the pocket change from under the pillows in Gates couch yet?

Linux fanatic: "Microsoft has stamped out competition!"

Microsoft fanatic: "No way, besides Linux there is Sun, Apple, Corel, Inprise, Borland..."