Microsoft-Sun Pact Lacks Results So Far

摘要

One year ago Microsoft and Sun Microsystems struck a peace accord that has been described as a watershed event for the technology industry and a potential boon for users. Although the deal ended the antagonism between the companies, users still may have to wait well into the 10-year alliance to see major results.' "There is no real visibility of the benefits of the deal yet," said Dave Shearer, spokesman for the U.K. Sun user group. "I had no real expectations timescalewise. These things always seem to take a long time to work."