DaveNet: Friday, August 8, 1997; by Dave Winer.

Why Microsoft Invested in Apple

Circulating on the Internet, the top ten reasons why Microsoft invested $150 million in Apple:

10. Bill Gates found spare change in his trousers.

9. First and last month's rent on empty office space in Cupertino.

8. Fee: Steve Jobs to give charisma lessons to Microsoft CEO.

7. Two words: Rhapsody 98.

6. Small price to pay for world domination.

5. Bill to Larry: I own you now, too.

4. Jobs and Woz threw in a signed Apple I as part of the deal.

3. Best way to assure Gates a starring role in next Pixar animated feature.

2. Easier than bribing entire Justice Department.

1. Strategic move: Apple users now hate Jobs more than Gates.