It also means an expansion in the truck business, whether by acquisition, alliance or a go-it-alone strategy.

"A pre-emptive, go-it-alone strategy toward Iraq is wrong," he said.

That alone represents an auspicious start to Apple's reversal of its decade-long go-it-alone strategy.

Chrysler outlined a go-it-alone strategy for international growth that it says will assure profits.

The paper said the space program had pursued a go-it-alone strategy in many areas, leading many of the nation's space partners to express concern.

They might adopt a go-it-alone strategy, or they might make some smaller acquisitions themselves.

But in some areas, Microsoft has been moving toward a go-it-alone strategy.

And Mr. Cornelius seemed to describe a go-it-alone strategy for now.

For the first time, management has discussed the possibility of a go-it-alone strategy.

After this, they will have a deep-seated need to reassess a go-it-alone strategy.