[Info-vax] Life after Digital

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In article <009e429f$0$6691$c3e8da3 at news.astraweb.com>, JF Mezei <jfmezei.spamnot at vaxination.ca> writes:
>Arne Vajhøj wrote:
>
>> The most relevant point is that there are no reason to complain
>> over HP doing it.
>
>I disagree.
>
>The "maximise profits" tactics used by HP are similar to that taken by
>other "old" companies who are running out of new ideas and must resort
>to extracting more money from existing customers to retain good ratings
>with the Wall Street Casino Analysts.
>
>We should all know here that "milking customers for more money" can only
>work so long, after which the company dies. When a new entrant comes in
>with a newer product and no "milk the customer", he risks taking over
>the market and killing the old company.

customer => taxpayer
company => government

Could work about the same. ;)

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