Re: OT Re: Ol' Dubya is killing the U.S image abroad

From: Paul Robinson (postmaster_at_paul.washington.dc.us)
Date: 07/23/03 

Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 17:19:38 GMT

theVoid wrote:

> It is not just food and clothing companies that should be concerned.
> Even Microsoft has not escaped the change of mood. According to the
> survey, its brand-power index declined 18 percent around the world in
> just a year.

Might that possibly be related to Microsoft's change in pricing plans that effectively
require companies to commit to three-year upgrade plans and make them pay more if they
don't, along with the popularity of Linux which can essentially be installed on desktops
for no licensing fee or purchased with support from several makers for a substantially
reduced cost over Microsoft's offerings? 

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