It's All a Game...

It's all a game of 'what fits the scenario' versus 'what does not fit the scenario'.

http://www.smartmoney.com/Techsmart/index.cfm?story=20070615&afl=yahoo

"...In a report dated June 7, Egbert said she heard word that Red Hat is currently in patent discussions with Microsoft. Whether or not the two companies reach a deal is anyone's guess, however....

...proof that Red Hat and other open-source players have not been wasting their time. For investors, Red Hat's stock is probably the best way to play this industry. While the shares tend to be somewhat volatile, the price — at a recent $23.33 — is at an acceptable level to buy in before the company reports its earnings later this month.

...There's little doubt we are witnessing a revolution in the software industry. As these mythic events unfold, it may be a good time to make some money."