Microsoft raises an army

[justinian]

DirtyP2002 said:

Soleron said:
I think Microsoft stands to fall quite a lot, because they are no longer the only option for PC OEMs and trying to compete with them with Surface deters them from further supporting you.

MS can only be hurt via Windows and Office. If tablets become serious laptop replacements they stand to lose a lot there.

I read this quite a few times and it is not correct.

databases and Servers are highly profitable as well. The "Server and Tools" division posted a 7.5 billion USD profit for the last financial year. Expect MS to report about a close to 8 billion USD profit January, 24th.

I think he makes good sense. I am not saying what you wrote is wrong but the figures speak for themselves.

In 2010 the IDC reported that MS had a 73% server market share.  Windows server share is now about 50% and flat with about a 1% growth rate (April 2012).

http://www.osnews.com/story/23412/Windows_Increases_Lead_in_Server_Unit_Sales

http://www.dabcc.com/article.aspx?id=20146

Linux is growing mega fast and with the backing of some of the biggest companies on the planet. When the world's biggest search engine and online store use linux as their prime servers that is testament to it's reliablity and progress.

Now mysql is in the hands of Oracle that will put more pressure on MS SQL Server.

Companies are waking up to the fact that linux is a serious contender. Everything points to the developing world adopting Linux servers over Windows and that is where a hell of a lot of money is going to be made looking forward.

But yes, MS makes good profit from it's server and database.