CNET News has reported that IBM is bidding for Rational Software:
http://news.com.com/2100-1001-976327.html
Reuters has recently reported that Microsoft, in addition to being interested in Rational, is looking to buy Borland as well:
http://biz.yahoo.com/rc/021211/tech_rational_ibm_5.html
Will any of these deals go through? If so, what kind of an impact do you see consolidation like this having on your work?