3 Oct
2001
3 Oct
'01
08:02
Unfortunately, companies need to pay for more than just the physical cost of their products. R&D, salaries, as well as a profit margin for retailers all contribute to the cost base. Also, they have to make a profit to keep
the
shareholders happy.
Mmm. Suse does not have any shareholders, it is a private company.
Sorry Cliff, but private companies have shareholders. What do you think the VCs get for their money? They are just not traded on an exchange and you and I can't buy shares.