[kinghorse]

Ultimately this is good because the people let go will surely go on to innovate the next technology. The unimaginative worker drones retained will simply continue the status quo. It's a cycle that constantly renews and reinvigorates the economy. 15 years ago the Sun CEO's were laid off by/gave up on slow moving behemoths like IBM, and went about their business of building a better mousetrap.

[itsahoot]

Ultimately this is good because the people let go will surely go on
to innovate the next technology.

Let me guess...You have a secure income.

[captain11]

15 years ago the Sun CEO's were laid off by/gave up on slow moving behemoths like IBM, and went about their business of building a better mousetrap.

You have no idea what you're talking about. Sun was founded in 1982 and McNealy has been their only CEO. None of the the Sun founders were IBM executive refugees, laid off or otherwise.