I find in particularly interesting that Dell has so much concern for its number 1 competitor. If Dell was concerned that HP was making a mistake don't you think they would keep it to themselves? I have this feeling that maybe Michael et al are somewhat nervous?
The entire rail industry in the 19th century was essentially privately funded
In Canada that was True AND False. Canadian Pacific was privately funded - mostly from American interests. Mostly becasue Canada did not have the financial market to fund such a project. Although the company was privately funded it was granted land rights by the Canadian Government throughout the NW Terratories for miles around where the new railroad was to be built. Needless to say, land prices NEAR the new railway became very valuable. CP made more money in real estate than freight. I believe it still is a major land owner in Canada to this day.
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I find in particularly interesting that Dell has so much concern for its number 1 competitor. If Dell was concerned that HP was making a mistake don't you think they would keep it to themselves? I have this feeling that maybe Michael et al are somewhat nervous?