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    Why Windows 7's success may ruin Microsoft
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    "The best thing that could happen to Microsoft would be successes by Apple (AAPL) or Google (GOOG) that cause a significant loss of sales and market share. The shock would create a sense of urgency and cause the leaders to clean house." "The General Motors scenario does not have to happen. Full Article at ComputerWorld
    The best thing that could happen to Microsoft would be successes by Apple (AAPL) or Google (GOOG) that cause a significant loss of sales and market share. The shock would create a sense of urgency and cause the leaders to clean house.
    SOURCE: ComputerWorld 1 month ago
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Why Windows 7's success may ruin Microsoft
  1. The General Motors scenario does not have to happen. Ballmer can focus inward on transforming the desktop mafia to the new computing paradigm. Or, better yet, appoint a hands-on, change-experienced chief operating officer who can do it with him.
    SOURCE: ComputerWorld 1 month ago
  2. Microsoft's program of early low-cost pre-sales, high visibility marketing, and aggressive deals helped make the Windows 7 software launch successful. In a slow environment for packaged software Windows 7 brought a large number of customers into the software aisles.
    SOURCE: ComputerWorld 1 month ago

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