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Neil · 14-04-2005, 13:24

With profits like those below Microsoft could sell its software for a tenth of its current prices and still make good profits.

Microsoft Profit Up 11%; Forecast Is Mixed

By Jonathan Krim
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, October 22, 2004; Page E05

Microsoft Corp.'s quarterly earnings rose 11 percent over the comparable quarter last year, but projections for the current quarter were mixed.

For its fiscal first quarter, which ended Sept. 30, the company announced a profit of $2.9 billion, up from $2.6 billion. Revenue was $9.2 billion, up from $8.2 billion.

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Neil Administrator Ace Driver Champion! Onslaught 2.1 Champion! Defender of the Holy Pig Champion! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oswaldtwistle Posts: 17,105 Liked: 607 times Rep Power: 290759	Re: Operating systems With profits like those below Microsoft could sell its software for a tenth of its current prices and still make good profits. Microsoft Profit Up 11%; Forecast Is Mixed By Jonathan Krim Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, October 22, 2004; Page E05 Microsoft Corp.'s quarterly earnings rose 11 percent over the comparable quarter last year, but projections for the current quarter were mixed. For its fiscal first quarter, which ended Sept. 30, the company announced a profit of $2.9 billion, up from $2.6 billion. Revenue was $9.2 billion, up from $8.2 billion. __________________ Site Forum Rules/ Site Disclaimer can be seen from this link