It isn't wrong to grow profits if you do so legally.
My problem is that even though it seems that this format may not actually compete directly with PDF, that somehow it was determined by the media that it would has send Adobe stock downward.
That's called too much power by one company, monopolistic competition. And also demonstrates the sad state of our markets.
I don't have a problem with MS developing new technology (not that they really do, they generally just follow others) -- but the issue is that just because MS starts to enter this market, it is assumed that PDF is dead (regardless of whehter the read of their intents was correct or not).
MS wins by exposure, not necessarily good products. Why consumers put up with what they do is pathetic, but they do it largely because they don't know any better.
Yes it does seem fashionable to bash Notes...albeit highly unfounded. I often wonder if those that trash Notes/Domino actually USE the product at all?
MS has tried on several attempts to replicate Notes/Domino to no avail. ND is a far better choice for a fully scalable corporate mail system than Exchange/Outlook ever has been or will be, XDoc or not.
Notes/Domino uses XML, and many other technologies to give the developer all the flexibility they need for corporate apps. And to the person mentioning the proprietary NSF database format...yea, and its fully encrypted etc etc....sometimes proprietary is a good thing.
K.
First off, if anyone has any doubts of MS attempts to dominate EVERY aspect of personal computing, here's your proof.
If Adobe and the PDF format disappear then I think it should be pretty clear to all MS's monopolist status.
The fact that Adobe stock tumbles, should tell you something about the monopoly power of MS. If they plan to introduce a competing product, the other company's stock falls...just because MS enters the fray? I guess these observers believe that once MS enters a market, all others are doomed...(again MS = monopolistic competition).
Pathetic. There are few GOOD PC products anymore, just MS products.
As far as the RIAA is concerned, the ONLY reason for the drop in sales is piracy, period. This is what they will spend all of their energy on, and what they will pay their Congresslaves to vote on.
Despite the findings of several studies which say piracy is NOT the largest part of the issue (if any at all) the RIAA issue their own study that says it is. Even when asked about the economy, they have commented that it may be an issue, but really the true cause is piracy.
This is their mission, as they refuse to yield to change. Copyright is a red herring, distribution and the cash are the real issues here.
It is up to the consumer to pressure their congress folks and to support those tech industry folks who oppose the RIAA's lunacy.
If you've never worn polarized sunglasses, you see things quite a bit differently - especially LCD displays.
You see all of the color variations on the screens, and while driving I can tell who has their car windows with polarized tinting on them also...since I can see the color variations there too.
Pretty neat stuff, although we'd all look like we are just too damn cool all wearing sunglasses while working.
I love sites with what amount to EULAs..."Here are the terms of visiting this site" -- sorry but the whole debacle over deep linking follows suit.
If you have a website, it is essentially by default public access. If you have content which you do not want others to get to via deep links, then implement referrer checks or secure the content.
Sorry, but linking is not illegal...at least not yet.
K.
IBM has done very well because of diversification. They were able to postpone any impact of the recent economic downturns mainly because of this. However, eventually even IBM would feel some impact.
The reference that consulting is the last refuge of the damned, at least how John Dvorak seems to be using the phrase is incorrect. While this may apply to individuals, it most certainly doesn't apply to the consulting firms themselves. Gerstner groomed Sam Palmisano to take over the helm for awhile. I don't think things are so doom and gloom as John would have us think. Of course I am not much a fan of his negativity, but still.
I have said it a 1000 times and will say it again, that you can train a monkey to sell hardware. Anyone who knows how to sell can sell hardware. The trick is clothing that hardware with software and implementation, support or development services to make that hardware worth a damn.
IGS has long been a great source of revenue for IBM, but their recent moves towards the "utility" concept for e-biz hosting etc, means needing more resources. I am sure IBM sees this as any way that they can further the interests of IBM in the marketplace...so hey, why not?
Many have mentioned the relationship to the financial sector and that something seems odd here. Recall the PWC isn't 100% a financial consultancy. There is the more or less IT and geneal business consulting group, and of course the financial side. IBM also has IBM Global Financing out there providing a substantial chunk of deals for many of the smaller to mid-size customers.
The only thing I can see is I think the fit is good, however, of course there will be some integration issues at least at the outset. IBM has fairly consistantly been smarter than the average bear. I believe HP had looked at this acq. earlier, say a year or more ago and the pricetag was far higher. Why not jump on it now?
I think IBM has a hattrick here. The services business is not going away. Things may not boom for a while yet, but you bet your butt that when it does -- IBM is already geared up and ready to take it on.
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It isn't wrong to grow profits if you do so legally.
My problem is that even though it seems that this format may not actually compete directly with PDF, that somehow it was determined by the media that it would has send Adobe stock downward.
That's called too much power by one company, monopolistic competition. And also demonstrates the sad state of our markets.
I don't have a problem with MS developing new technology (not that they really do, they generally just follow others) -- but the issue is that just because MS starts to enter this market, it is assumed that PDF is dead (regardless of whehter the read of their intents was correct or not).
MS wins by exposure, not necessarily good products. Why consumers put up with what they do is pathetic, but they do it largely because they don't know any better.
K.
Simple, because they don't know any better. K.
Yes it does seem fashionable to bash Notes...albeit highly unfounded. I often wonder if those that trash Notes/Domino actually USE the product at all? MS has tried on several attempts to replicate Notes/Domino to no avail. ND is a far better choice for a fully scalable corporate mail system than Exchange/Outlook ever has been or will be, XDoc or not. Notes/Domino uses XML, and many other technologies to give the developer all the flexibility they need for corporate apps. And to the person mentioning the proprietary NSF database format...yea, and its fully encrypted etc etc....sometimes proprietary is a good thing. K.
A few things here.
First off, if anyone has any doubts of MS attempts to dominate EVERY aspect of personal computing, here's your proof.
If Adobe and the PDF format disappear then I think it should be pretty clear to all MS's monopolist status.
The fact that Adobe stock tumbles, should tell you something about the monopoly power of MS. If they plan to introduce a competing product, the other company's stock falls...just because MS enters the fray? I guess these observers believe that once MS enters a market, all others are doomed...(again MS = monopolistic competition).
Pathetic. There are few GOOD PC products anymore, just MS products.
K.
The truth is that the truth has little impact.
As far as the RIAA is concerned, the ONLY reason for the drop in sales is piracy, period. This is what they will spend all of their energy on, and what they will pay their Congresslaves to vote on.
Despite the findings of several studies which say piracy is NOT the largest part of the issue (if any at all) the RIAA issue their own study that says it is. Even when asked about the economy, they have commented that it may be an issue, but really the true cause is piracy.
This is their mission, as they refuse to yield to change. Copyright is a red herring, distribution and the cash are the real issues here.
It is up to the consumer to pressure their congress folks and to support those tech industry folks who oppose the RIAA's lunacy.
K.
If you've never worn polarized sunglasses, you see things quite a bit differently - especially LCD displays.
You see all of the color variations on the screens, and while driving I can tell who has their car windows with polarized tinting on them also...since I can see the color variations there too.
Pretty neat stuff, although we'd all look like we are just too damn cool all wearing sunglasses while working.
Hmm, easier to doze off?
"My data's so special...I gotta wear shades"
K.
I love sites with what amount to EULAs..."Here are the terms of visiting this site" -- sorry but the whole debacle over deep linking follows suit. If you have a website, it is essentially by default public access. If you have content which you do not want others to get to via deep links, then implement referrer checks or secure the content. Sorry, but linking is not illegal...at least not yet. K.
Short-medium turn is probably correct since the PC server market has more action at the moment.
However, IBM is doing a few things with both the iSeries and pSeries lines (they use the same CPUs) that will likely change that.
K.
Here's the thing.
IBM has done very well because of diversification. They were able to postpone any impact of the recent economic downturns mainly because of this. However, eventually even IBM would feel some impact.
The reference that consulting is the last refuge of the damned, at least how John Dvorak seems to be using the phrase is incorrect. While this may apply to individuals, it most certainly doesn't apply to the consulting firms themselves. Gerstner groomed Sam Palmisano to take over the helm for awhile. I don't think things are so doom and gloom as John would have us think. Of course I am not much a fan of his negativity, but still.
I have said it a 1000 times and will say it again, that you can train a monkey to sell hardware. Anyone who knows how to sell can sell hardware. The trick is clothing that hardware with software and implementation, support or development services to make that hardware worth a damn.
IGS has long been a great source of revenue for IBM, but their recent moves towards the "utility" concept for e-biz hosting etc, means needing more resources. I am sure IBM sees this as any way that they can further the interests of IBM in the marketplace...so hey, why not?
Many have mentioned the relationship to the financial sector and that something seems odd here. Recall the PWC isn't 100% a financial consultancy. There is the more or less IT and geneal business consulting group, and of course the financial side. IBM also has IBM Global Financing out there providing a substantial chunk of deals for many of the smaller to mid-size customers.
The only thing I can see is I think the fit is good, however, of course there will be some integration issues at least at the outset. IBM has fairly consistantly been smarter than the average bear. I believe HP had looked at this acq. earlier, say a year or more ago and the pricetag was far higher. Why not jump on it now?
I think IBM has a hattrick here. The services business is not going away. Things may not boom for a while yet, but you bet your butt that when it does -- IBM is already geared up and ready to take it on.
Weeeel....if I know what article you were reading, that was John Dvorak...so you have to take that with a grain of salt there. K.