[harsh]

And ask anyone under 30 years old if they've heard of Kodak (outside of Rochester).

I'd imagine that name identification with Polaroid is perhaps greater given that you can still buy Polaroid cameras and film at department and electronics stores.

 

[JiminToga]

Let's hope DirecTV doesn't become a dinosaur.

 

[James Long]

... at 3.56 cents a share I hope it improves...my neighbor was a retiree. As I said I don't doubt that DirecTV will have its loyalists but the price point with younger people won't fly. And ask anyone under 30 years old if they've heard of Kodak (outside of Rochester). They have a lot of reworking to do.

I am sure that there are a lot of successful businesses that you have not heard of. Some companies become household names, others simply stay famous in the marketplace they serve.

 

[harsh]

Some companies become household names, others simply stay famous in the marketplace they serve.

More than a few companies make most of their money by investing in other companies.