The most interesting bit of information in the article is the firm belief that the economy tanking is good for Sun. This was a big meme during .COM 1.0 because

The most interesting bit of information in the article is the firm belief that the economy tanking is good for Sun. This was a big meme during .COM 1.0 because IT helps you save money, and your top worry during down times is saving money, hence: Recession == IT boom! Obviously good times are also an IT boom! IT BOOM for ever!