31.   Analysts see those moves as an acknowledgment that the execution of stock trades, once a core offering on Wall Street, is fast becoming a commodity.

32.   Analysts viewed the move as tacit criticism of Windows NT.

33.   Analysts saw the move as a positive sign that the bank is making a serious effort to improve its earnings performance.

34.   Analysts see the moves as Microsoft wielding its long-standing power in new ways.

35.   Analysts, however, described the move as too little, too late.

36.   An software-industry representative criticized the move as a half-measure.

37.   Analysts described the move as too little, too late.

38.   Analysts read the move as a sign the company was putting itself up for sale.

39.   Analysts saw the move as necessary and overdue.

40.   Analysts see the move as a positive step.