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Several companies have adopted this philosophy, including Oracle and IBM, and are now developing so-called "dumb PC's." Although Ballmer questioned this philosophy at the meeting, he said that Microsoft would develop software for whatever machine people wanted...
What can a $500 dumb computer do? Not much. A decent 17-inch color monitor costs about $700. Most people want to see their information in color on a nice, big screen; how will IBM and Oracle overcome this difficulty...
Microsoft's solutions are hardly ever the best solutions; but they end up being the industry standards, by virtue of the company's fortunate history (its split with IBM) and its strong-arm tactics. Innovation is satisfied, and mediocrity reigns...
Even without the name recognition of a Microsoft or an IBM, computer companies are very aware of Stallman's presence...
Lamont's current collection of CD-ROMs consists of 12 titles in both Macintosh and IBM format, including Smithsonian's America, Microsoft Art: The National Gallery, and Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time...