Where Microsoft's Profits Come From 295
derrida writes "Microsoft is the largest, most profitable software company in the world. In case you had any doubts about where Microsoft's profit comes from, there's nothing better than a graph to make all those numbers clear. As you may have guessed, the desktop division is quite profitable, while the online division is a money pit."
Class action lawsuit ? (Score:3, Funny)
IANAL and IANAAC (american citizen), so i'm asking this to whoever is any...
can't shareholder sue microsoft's chief officers/board of directors for lost profits ?
I mean, 2 bil a year is money they could be paying as dividends, right ?
can someone clarify this to me ? thanks;
Re:Interesting graph! (Score:3, Funny)
You + stacked graph reading = fail. Stacked graphs are always in sync. You have to read each layer independently to see what's going on. Just because layer 1 increased, layer 2 will go up. That doesn't mean layer 2 increased.
Re:The chart is mis-labeled (Score:4, Funny)
Isn't 2007 the one with the ribbon that no one can use?
That was my idea.
Re:interest income? (Score:3, Funny)
Interesting. I remember when that was $100 billion in cash.
Cocaine's a helluva drug...
Re:Preparing for the Future or Buying Their Own Hy (Score:3, Funny)
the first thing your customers will ask you, how good does it support Microsoft Office file format or how good will my Windows only applications running
"How good?" Where the heck are your customers, in West Virginia?