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From: "Zaphod" <bgbell@acmx.org>
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Subject: Re: IBM Acquires Rational Ada
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 19:53:22 -0500
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Consider now the ramifications of Rational's potential acquisition by
Microsoft. Given the long-standing and rather tight relationship between
these two companies -- and the role played by Rational technology in
Microsoft's Visual * product line -- I don't believe this rumor is without
basis. The risk to Ada in the IBM acquisition scenario pales in comparison.

Who will start the bidding?