How much does Microsoft make

[TB]

So you're saying that the $1 billion+ loss they've already made isn't enough? Well you have a point there. They deserve to lose more...and the current forecasts are for more losses so I'm happy.

[ November 15, 2002: Message edited by: TB ]

[Doogee]

quote: yeah, nevermind that they're a ruthless monopoly or anything... oh wait a minute...

Not trying to be rude here but please explain to me how sony is an evil company.
They arnt a monopoly
1. There are plenty of other record companies
2 there are plenty of other electronic device companies
3 They make very good competition with GCN, X- Botch and all the other console doods

I dont see the deal?!?!

Microsoft: Now THERES a monopoly.

[Calum]

sony are not a deliberate monopoly. that's the only real difference. Sony have a foothold and they produce a good quality proprietary product to utilise every new generation of technology. This means they have a majority of market share in many areas. They are not a true monopoly yet though as you say. They do have the monopoly on the entire CD and DVD formats though, also they own the patent for VHS don't they? so they have a monopoly on consumer video recording/playing formats for a start, and if not for Edison's records and Phillips' audio cassettes (i used to think Sony had the patent for them too! ) then Sony would have a monopoly on consumer audio reproduction formats also. As it happens cassettes and records are nearly obsolete now, since the CD came out in 1982. Sony's formats have killed a lot of others over the years too.

[Kintaro]

sony kick ass -nuff said!

[Doogee]

good for them, they may own the patent but there no the only ones who make VHS, VHS is dead anyway.

so u think the world would be better if ew were all still using tapes, which are crackly and bad quility, instead of CDs, which, uve got to be honest are a shitload better than a tape anyday.

Sony have bought GOOD products to the market and they are always innovating, so LONG LIVE SONY, especially the game department!

[Kintaro]

Yea in the same way Floppys are!

[The Auditor]

5 and 1/4, how i miss those big felxible disks... and their loud read noises, slow read times, and those lil bombs that cover your screen when they fuck up..

*sigh*

i have just lost my mind.
The Auditor

[voidmain]

I liked the 8" floppies more. At least you could play frisbee with them.

[ November 17, 2002: Message edited by: void main ]

[Doctor V]

quote:Originally posted by Doogee:



Not trying to be rude here but please explain to me how sony is an evil company.
They arnt a monopoly
1. There are plenty of other record companies
2 there are plenty of other electronic device companies
3 They make very good competition with GCN, X- Botch and all the other console doods

I dont see the deal?!?!

Microsoft: Now THERES a monopoly.

$ony is not a monopoly, but its possible to be evil without being a monopoly.  $ony is one of the major parts of the RIAA, which is among the most diabolical organizations on the planet.  The RIAA is a oligopoly of large record labels that use collusion to keep complete control over the music industry, and to keep the price of CDs high.  They have taken part in the sueing of several small companys such as napster, and audiogalaxy, all in the name of crushing independant artists.  They have a reputation for screwing over the musicians who the manager to lure into contract with them.  They are also a driving force behind palladium.

V

[Kintaro]

I thought you where gonna leave, what happend... maybe your wanking hand got cut off. oh how heart breaking.

[Calum]

don't encourage him, x11.

[Calum]

quote:Originally posted by fett101:


Had to delete it from my dinky 5mb web space. Was full of crap. Since I have deleted it, I don't remember how big it was. Wish I still had to find out how big it was and if this is just more BS, or was proper concern for those with sad connections.

fuck you, cunt!
how long do you think it takes to load up 5Mb on a dialup modem? moron. 'just more BS'. YOU have posted more BS in this forum than I have, with your 'dinky' 129 posts. Fuck off and start your own forum if you don't like it, you fuzzy computered moron.

[KernelPanic]

I'm sure Phillips are the guardian and patent holder of the CD format?

[Calum]

i'm sure it's sony, isn't it? phillips are in charge of the audio cassette though... am i wrong?

[KernelPanic]

I think you are because it was Phillips who are saying that they will not allow copy-protected CDs to brand the logo