I just wish it mattered more. Then the truly technophile homework wonks would win. But it doesn't. Mind you, I am not being cynical. You either have them or you don't.
Products can matter in the long run.
Particularly if you have the distribution system to make them work, like the Mercks and in the Intels of the world. That's why my trash bucket is filled with faxes announcing new products, but my briefcase is filled with faxes detailing earnings reports. It is that simple. I guess everybody just accepts the fact that the program that marred Tuesday's close is just fine and dandy. I still find it to be an outrage.