As consumer habits change, Amazon has been adjusting its strategy to sell all kinds of media as downloads, rather than in shrink-wrapped packages.

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Chances are low, but learning from each setback, working together as a team, playing aggressively and adjusting your strategy mid-game if need be, greatly increase your likelihood of success.

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In addition to adjusting its manufacturing strategy, DELL is trying desperately to develop a footprint in the services business.

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