02-17-2004, 07:39 PM
One thing though: don't think that Microsoft does all that charity out of the goodness of their hearts. Although it may be partially true, the deciding factor is tax cuts. If Microsoft wasn't to pay out all kinds of money in charity, taxes would be FAR higher for the company. FAR higher. It's a tax move. Again, it's smart business. Regardless of the intention, many people benefit, and that makes it a very good thing, whether their intentions are noble or not.
I'd knock on wood, but my desk is particle board.