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Sun Microsystems CEO Envisions a Microsoft-Free World, Companies See Red in Microsoft's Rear-View Mirror

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Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy recently shared his vision of a world without Microsoft, stating that companies are partnering with Sun because they see Microsoft in their rear-view mirrors. One such partner is Tele-Communications Inc., which has inked a multimillion-dollar deal to integrate Sun's Java software into 20 million set-top boxes. McNealy credits the partnership with Tele-Communications Inc. to Microsoft's investment in Comcast, which made the company reconsider its allegiances. Meanwhile, United Airlines has collected over $200,000 from passengers to support Habitat for Humanity, a program that builds homes for the poor. Furthermore, Boulder-based penal contractor BI Inc. has reported a 30% increase in quarterly earnings and a 17% increase in revenue, thanks to its presence in the electronic monitoring business.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy envisions a world without Microsoft, with companies partnering with Sun as a result.
  • Tele-Communications Inc. has signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Sun to integrate Java software into 20 million set-top boxes.
  • The partnership between Tele-Communications Inc. and Sun was facilitated by Microsoft's investment in Comcast, which made the company reconsider its allegiances.
  • United Airlines has collected over $200,000 from passengers to support Habitat for Humanity, a program that builds homes for the poor.
  • David Hunter, CEO of BI Inc., credits the company's growth to its presence in the electronic monitoring business and the high recidivism rates leading to an increase in individuals on probation and parole.
  • BI Inc.'s quarterly earnings have increased by 30% and revenue has increased by 17%.

Statistics:

  • $200,000: The amount of money collected by United Airlines from passengers to support Habitat for Humanity.
  • 20 million: The number of set-top boxes that will integrate Sun's Java software under the partnership with Tele-Communications Inc.
  • 30%: The increase in quarterly earnings for BI Inc.
  • 17%: The increase in revenue for BI Inc.
  • $32,000: The amount of money collected by United Airlines from passengers on trans-Atlantic flights in June alone.
  • 1 billion: The amount of money invested by Microsoft in Comcast.

Sources:

  • Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy.
  • Tele-Communications Inc.
  • David Hunter, CEO of BI Inc.
  • United Airlines.
  • Habitat for Humanity.
  • The News (newspaper, date not specified).

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