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Name: Stephen

Bio: None

Area of Expertise: Research Scientist/Illuminator

Topic: Getting, Sharing Information

Headline: Microsoft in Decline

Nutshell: Microsoft will decline in power, as a result of piracy and public-domain software.

Vision:

Microsoft enrages more and more people, who are discontent with the Windows and MS Products, citing that the service is below par, and self-fulfulling (not in the clients’ interest) and the lack of substantial changes between software releases.

As a result, people switch to other software (or piracy) to do tasks. Microsoft responds by trying to change internet procedures, and squeeze out competition, and this has the adverse result …

Microsft bashing becomes popular. Whilst a small group now, internet hackers make hacking Microsoft cultural sport of the younger generation, suggesting that all software should be free!

Date Submitted: November 12, 2004

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