Dell has never pole vaulted over others' technology in any significant way. It's just not in their DNA. They're good copycats, and they have a great deal of leverage to get components at a bargain price, but no one ever accused them of leading the market in design or innovation. That's not going to change just because they need to stop bleeding cash.

I do sympathize with their shareholders. Things are not going to get better for them for a very long time, if ever.

If I were Michael Dell, I'd sell the company to HP, buy an island in the South Pacific, and never be heard from again.

Dellfonics ... advertising can include that song from Jackie Brown.

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