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[–] varialus 1 point 2 points (+3|-1) ago  (edited ago)

Look at the founding of Microsoft. What do they need? They need good ideas to steal, that's what they need. Why risk buying lots of ideas when you can buy up thousands in one fell swoop?

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[–] WhiteRonin [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Ah the dark force.

But you missed out how Bill’s dad was a lawyer and pulled a fast one over IBM. You also kissed how they bought the competition to prevent competition. Horrid practice, but brilliant savants!