Re: Berst: Is Intel plotting against MS?

[Mitch Stone <mstone@vc.net>]

--- From a message sent by Eric M. Bennett on 11/10/98 11:06 PM ---

>Jesse Berst's current column takes a look at how much sense it would make
>for Intel to try to overthrow Microsoft.  In particular, Berst notes that
>Intel ought to be upset with Microsoft's failure to provide innovations
>that can drive increased sales of computers (which would naturally help
>fill Intel's coffers).  Combine Grove's demoing of BeOS, Intel deals with
>RedHat and RealNetworks, and McGeady's testimony in the antitrust trial...
>do you get a bunch of isolated events or a deliberate focus by Intel on
>pushing Microsoft alternatives?

And here I thought Microsoft was doing a wonderful job of driving the 
need for more processing power, if not with innovation, then with 
bloatware.

   Mitch Stone
   Editor, Boycott Microsoft
   http://www.vcnet.com/bms 
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