But it's not probable at all. For one thing, investors must remember that much of the slowing growth we're seeing is due to an unprecedented surge in demand for networking products like year. That creates tough comparisons. In addition, the slowing economy crimps techs since companies that normally upgrade their technology delay such spending. Eventually though, we should see a return to trendline.
Cisco also has a broad product line.
And while it does face optical networking rivals like Ciena and Juniper, remember that Cisco is the optical connectively partner with Corning. A concern, though, is the shelving of the company's acquisition plan. This will force Cisco to develop more technology in house. And its shares were the first to suffer. As a result, it, like you say, was early to start developing new products like Windows XP, XBox, etc.