Expectations are very high for both companies and it does worry me. After having relatively good quarters, the companies will probably want to be conservative. |
If we assume the higher sum of money here, it would put MP3.com out of business. It's very unlikely that they would receive financing to pay these damages. |
Investors tend to compare one to the other and invariably that comparison is not favorable for Network Associates. |
The ruling was much harsher than I anticipated, as it puts the company literally on the brink. |
They have nothing to celebrate. Revenues were just 'blah' all around. Very mediocre in all segments. |