It is obvious to me that no small outfit just starting out is going to have revenues anywhere near this figure.
Not necessarily. Many people in this community are business people. It's not hard to envisage a small business turning over $500,000. Who's to say ACK or the Italians do not have such a backer. Perhaps Troika do not, yet, but again, Troika people live near London. The average house costs $500,000 there.
I can understand the quest for security of supply and support that Bill would want for us but it is slightly ironic given the previous coupon and eyetech situation.
Also Bill may note that a company offered to supply hardware for the OS4 partnership some time ago who definitely gross over $500,000 and are renowned for customer support - they are called Genesi. :-P
