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Will Microsoft Code-Checking Plans Cripple the GPL?
Infonaut was one of many readers to point out that "Thomas C. Green at The Register seems to think Microsoft is after far more than the 'ubiquitous security' they're pitching to the mainstream press. In this lengthy article, he contends that Microsoft's latest plans are in many ways an attempt to kill Linux by rendering GPL'ed software unusable. Yep, that's freedom to innovate, I'd say."
sure, cheers.
tcg
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No, they can't.
Linux will replace Windows just like the open PC-platform replaced Apple and Amiga.
It's just a matter of time, but it already started to happen. Walmart selling Linux-PCs and South-Korea deploying Linux on 1/4 of their desktops is just the beginning.
Microsoft knows that, even when the average slashdotter is busy whining about the evil Microsoft-monopoly which no longer exists anyway.
The biggest driving force of Palladium/Longhorn will be the DRM technology.
This is a contradiction in itself. DRM is no driving force, it's a roadblock.
It has been tried. Remember the hardware "DivX" player?
People want to consume media and
Wait, there is no "and" in this sentence. People want to consume media, their interest end after that. They don't want to pay ridiculous amounts for subscriptions and fees.
the media companies will require rights management.
Well, and I demand a million $ from you.
Sometimes you don't get what you demand. Especially when you make unrealistic requirements. I would guess the chances of the media companies getting bullet-proof DRM is about as high as I getting a million from you.