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Jim Allchin

If you're going to kill someone there isn't much reason to get all worked up about it and angry - you just pull the trigger. Angry discussions beforehand are a waste of time. We need to smile at Novell while we pull the trigger.

Jim Allchin

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Jim Allchin is saying that when you decide to take decisive action, like defeating a competitor, you shouldn't waste energy getting angry or emotional beforehand. Instead, you should calmly and confidently carry out your plan while maintaining a friendly or composed appearance.

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