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The context that is missing is there was a DOJ lawsuit against MS at the time. MS needed someone propped up as slight competitor..hence the deal as otherwise MS
by shareme 15y ago
The context that is missing is there was a DOJ lawsuit against MS at the time. MS needed someone propped up as slight competitor..hence the deal as otherwise MS could have just waited until Apple ran out of money and their patent problem would be solved.
The quote might be wishful thinking
- cma 15y agoApple's patents would have be auctioned in bankruptcy; perhaps to Sun, IBM, Oracle, or Microsoft themselves. Might have gone for more than the Apple investment.