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For my friends that work at VMWARE….

by @ 10:09 pm on 7/9/2007.

Remember me when you are rich. :)

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19684842/

“VMWare IPO could raise $1.1 billion”

I don’t quite understand why Intel is buying 9.5 million shares… Anyone understand that?

4 Responses to “For my friends that work at VMWARE….”

  1. Henry Stukenborg Says:

    Intel’s interest is probably:

    a.) pushing virtualization as a technology overall since it means demand for more powerfull CPUs with integrated VM enhancement technologies;

    b.) they want to help ensure MS doesn’t gain a monopoly share of that technology/market, so an investment in VMWare could help;

    Chances are Intel sees how important virtualization is and will become as we move forward and sees a good investment opportunity ;-)

    Just some quick thoughts.

    -Henry

  2. -wsn Says:

    Hi

    Anything they do to make a greater demand for virtuals benefits them and their IVT chip technology. Spend x here to make x+ later is the thinking, I believe. That and the inside track to what vmware is doing , and the board seat doesn’t hurt either :-)

    Cheers
    -wsn

  3. Alex Fontana Says:

    Hah…define rich.

    I may pull down enough to buy you another beer at next years DEC…and not a Bud, I’ll spring for the import. ;-)

  4. joe Says:

    Henry|WSN: Great points.

    Alex: Hey no problem, that sounds like a good start. :)

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