I'm still curious for any kind of fact-based answer to the question. Ie, not a reasoned dismissal of the question. Eg, did that purchase, described at the time as evidence of an understanding for cooperation, result in any M$ish decision-makers being placed? On Wed, 11 Dec 2002, Paul Russell wrote: > >How much influence has M$oft had on Apple decisions since > >M$ bought their $100million (or whatever) share a few > >years ago? > > > > (a) I believe they already cashed in that stock ($500m ?) ? > > (b) it's a very small amount compared to Apple's market cap anyway