“News item: Microsoft seeks Product Manager to analyze and drive
its strategy against Linux.”
“News item: VA Linux goes public, market value tops $10
Billion.”
“I want to talk to you about that job, Bill. Is it OK if I
call you Bill? You’ve been in my life forever. I feel like we’re
old friends. Sure, I’ve been swimming with the penguins lately, but
I haven’t forgotten all you’ve done for me. In that light, I’d
like to offer you a little bit of free help. Bill, that job
description misses the mark in a big way. All this technical
analysis and strategic positioning stuff. Gimme a break, man. Try
to remember the days before you put the Bill in Billionaire, when
your only Monopoly was on a shelf in the closet. It’s
déjà vu all over again, but now you’re on the wrong
side.”