I don't have a dog in this ridiculous fight -- though I've also lived a career based on IBM mainframes, including working for IBM. I long ago sold my shares because the company was sadly heading downhill. But I'll chime in anyway. I was apparently correct because IBM shares are now at about the price where I sold, while other tech companies and the broader markets have increased greatly. I'm no more an IBM hater than zMan, just also an experienced observer over decades.
Bill, are you familiar withhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect which you've greatly demonstrated? I doubt that everyone on the list would have clicked the link zMan supplied but I'm sure that after your tediously arguing with the article, everyone has clicked just to see what it's about. So if it's misinformation, you've greatly increased its distribution. Asserting infallibility in predicting outcome of litigation is silly. First, you don't have all the facts. Second, you're not qualified on the law. Third, you don't know what arguments will be made on the appeal necessary because the case has been decided. Fourth, you don't know whether the appeal will be accepted. Fifth, if it's accepted, you don't know what appeal judges will decide. You emphasize your qualifications to pontificate on esoteric legal matters because 30 years ago you were a cop and back then you were qualified to study to be a lawyer? Seriously? You accuse others of being IBM haters, while you're quite the IBM worshiper. I don't see questioning or criticizing IBM as "hating", but your reflexive defense of IBM on matters small and large really does come across as worship. Ceaselessly arguing that IBM can do no wrong makes your opinions less than credible. On Fri, Jun 3, 2022 at 8:54 PM Bill Johnson <00000047540adefe-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote:
Tony thinks IBM is handing over 1.6 billion. Because the judge ordered it. In the article it states IBM is going to appeal. Which means they don’t pay anything, yet. Once they file a Notice of Appeal, usually within 30 days, with documentation of why they think the trial judge was wrong, the appeals court will decide whether the case gets heard. (Very likely) It gets scheduled, might be a while, and the appeals court might overturn or uphold the judgment. If upheld, IBM can appeal further. If overturned, BMC can appeal. Meanwhile, BMC & IBM can negotiate a settlement while the appeals play out. It could take years. No money changes hands while it plays out. No matter what the judge said. I was in law enforcement and was going to be a lawyer about 20 years ago. Took the LSAT, passed with flying colors and was offered seats at a number of law schools nationwide.
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