SUBJECT>TOP TEN REASONS MICROSOFT INVESTED $150 MILLION IN APPLE
POSTER>Bombardier
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DATE>Sunday, 10 August 1997, at 6:55 a.m.
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<P>Microsoft just invested $150 million in Apple stock. Why? I think
<BR>the reasons are obvious:
<P>10. Bill Gates found spare change in his trousers
<BR>9. First and last month's rent on empty office space in Cupertino
<BR>8. Fee: Steve Jobs to give charisma lessons to Microsoft CEO
<BR>7. Two words: Rhapsody 98
<BR>6. Small price to pay for world domination
<BR>5. Bill to Larry: I own you now, too
<BR>4. Jobs and Woz threw in a signed Apple I as part of the deal
<BR>3. Best way to assure Gates a starring role in next Pixar
<P>animated feature
<BR>2. Easier than bribing entire Justice Department
<BR>1. Strategic move: Apple users now hate Jobs more than Gates
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