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Microsoft results could mean weakness in license plans

edited October 2003 in Science & Tech
It has been reported that a large drop in Microsoft's unearned revenue has financial analysts concerned that the software giants biggest challenge is not Linux or an IT spending dip, but an installed base that's turning their noses up at its new software subscription plan.

[blockquote]Microsoft blames the drop on slower sales due to a reorganization in its Business Solution sales force, sluggish IT spending and seasonal factors. Also, the company was distracted from selling software subscriptions because of security issues such as the Blaster worm, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) John Connors said Thursday in a conference call.[/blockquote]
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