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6/24/99
Amazonian Zoology
A Fool's guide to the wildlife found along the click-stream of our Amazon board. From the Cheering Bull (Bos hortari) to the Giant Crash Bear (Ursus MCMXXIX megahorribilis), they're all there.
6/24/99
Qwest: Apple or Orange
Can Qwest's dual bids for both US WEST and Frontier be compared to WorldCom's acquisition of MCI? Or are we talking apples and oranges? "MCI was not a weak, poorly managed, regulated regional monopoly," says a less-than-happy Qwest Fool.
6/24/99
Lucent For Novices
This novice investor likes Lucent and is considering buying some shares "for approximately 6 months." Thankfully, and Foolishly, some more experienced community members shed some light on the subject.
6/24/99
Do Metromedia Fiber & AboveNet Fit?
Metromedia Fiber is acquiring AboveNet, and members familiar with both companies look for the common thread and strategy behind the move -- with a little help from our TMF techies.
6/24/99
DoubleClick: The AltaVista Factor
AltaVista is DoubleClick's largest client. DoubleClick competes with CMGI's Adsmart. If CMGI buys AltaVista, where does that leave DoubleClick? Single-click the above link for some Foolworthy analysis.
6/24/99
An eBay Tale
After many successful eBay transactions, I seem to have been taken by someone. Is it unethical of me to e-mail the current high bidders on this seller's other auctions and tell them about my problem?
6/24/99
Does Microsoft Truly Have Competition?
The government's argument is falling apart in light of rapid change in the industry, trying a case that has become irrelevant in today's world of computing.
6/24/99
3Com in the Forefront?
In search of an emerging industry, a new investor wonders if wireless devices such as 3Com's PalmPilot qualify. Is Microsoft's Windows CE significant competition? In a wired-but-wireless world, is 3Com in the forefront?
6/24/99
Iomega: Focusing on Clik!
Iomega is rolling out its Clik! technology. But its failure to participate in a press reception at a digital imaging expo has some this Iomegan calling for a Clik! evangelist.
6/24/99
The Subtext Game
Statement: "Come in and have some popcorn, and make yourself comfortable. Have a great show!" Subtext: "I don't make any money off box office for a month, so won't you please buy a large popcorn?"
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