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Re:Why Microsoft’s reorganization closes the books on an era... by kvb on Sunday July 14, 2013 @08:40PM (#6042965)
You don't think having by far the biggest and best research organization is a competitive advantage?
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Re:Why Microsoft’s reorganization closes the books on an era... by smokeyj on Sunday July 14, 2013 @09:57PM (#6043221)
IBM's size wasn't enough to stop Microsoft's uprising. I doubt Microsoft's size is enough to stop the next Bill Gates.
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Re:Why Microsoft’s reorganization closes the books on an era... by mikeash on Sunday July 14, 2013 @09:00PM (#6043036)
Not if the rest of the company is unable to turn the results of that research into products that aren't just another vehicle for shoving Office down people's throats.
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