Nokia: We've had a good think about it and we're going to start developing for Android Microsoft: What would it take for you to start using and developing for Windows Mobile? Nokia: *Has a think* *Pinky moves towards mouth* ONE BILLION DOLLARS! Microsoft reps: *look at each other, shrug shoulders* Yeah, OK, I can't see any reason why we can't do that.. Nokia: Err, OK, I guess we're using Windows Mobile then....
Microsoft takes out their checkbook. "One billion dollars was it?" Nokia happily takes the check. "What is this?" The check is made out for "10 million WP7 licenses". Microsoft: You didn't expect it in CASH, did you?! Ahahaha!... now make the damn phones.
Microsoft:There is no escape. Don't make me destroy you.
[pauses] Microsoft:: Nokia, you do not yet realize your importance. You have only begun to discover your power. Join me, and I will complete your training. With our combined strength, we can end this destructive conflict and bring order to the galaxy.
...though his invention worked superbly -- his theory was a crock of sewage from
beginning to end. -- Vernor Vinge, "The Peace War"
In a meeting between Nokia and Microsoft.... (Score:5, Funny)
Nokia: We've had a good think about it and we're going to start developing for Android
Microsoft: What would it take for you to start using and developing for Windows Mobile?
Nokia: *Has a think* *Pinky moves towards mouth* ONE BILLION DOLLARS!
Microsoft reps: *look at each other, shrug shoulders* Yeah, OK, I can't see any reason why we can't do that..
Nokia: Err, OK, I guess we're using Windows Mobile then....
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Microsoft takes out their checkbook. "One billion dollars was it?"
Nokia happily takes the check. "What is this?" The check is made out for "10 million WP7 licenses".
Microsoft: You didn't expect it in CASH, did you?! Ahahaha!... now make the damn phones.
Re: (Score:3)
Microsoft:There is no escape. Don't make me destroy you.
[pauses]
Microsoft:: Nokia, you do not yet realize your importance. You have only begun to discover your power. Join me, and I will complete your training. With our combined strength, we can end this destructive conflict and bring order to the galaxy.