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Microsoft To Exhibit at LinuxWorld Expo

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the seems-like-a-good-idea-to-me dept.

Earendil writes "Linux Today has a confirmed report that Microsoft is going to be an exhibitor at LinuxWorld Expo. One can only guess at what Microsoft's motives might be. It will be interesting to see the reaction to the appearance of a Microsoft booth." No doubt this means that the more childish among us will make us all look bad. Sigh.

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  1. What does that mean? by anthony_dipierro · · Score: 1, Troll

    No doubt this means that the more childish among us will make us all look bad.

    Can anyone please explain to me what that comment is supposed to mean? Who is "us", and to whom are we looking bad?

    This isn't a rhetorical question. I really want to know what the hell Taco is talking about, so I can post a witty retort making fun of him.

  2. Re:Their display will consist of... by garcia · · Score: 1, Troll

    unfortunatly they can beat out Sony by giving it away for free :(

  3. Re:childish? by Kiaser+Zohsay · · Score: 2, Troll

    > Well, Taco you can start making slashdot look less childish by using a decent Microsoft icon, instead of the Bill Gates borg.

    How about Gates as "Uncle Pennybags" from the Parker Bros. board game whose name escapes me at the moment...

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  4. Re:childish? by OmniVector · · Score: 0, Troll

    If you don't t hink the Bill Gates Borg icon is hilarious then you shouldn't be reading slashdot :)

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  5. Tradeshow Giveaways.... by Theologian · · Score: 1, Troll


    I'm sure Microsoft will be there to present their latest virus vulnerability.

    With all their marketing $$, I hear they might be giving away free bugs at their booth this year..... YIPPIE!!!

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  6. Welcome to the Church of Linux by Anonymous+Shitbag · · Score: 0, Troll
    Where anything involving personal encounters with Microsoft reps is "us vs. them," people try to win "converts," and everyone is either gay or involuntarily celibate.

    Don't believe me? Read the rest of the comments in this article.

  7. Re:OK, but then what? by sheldon · · Score: 1, Troll

    I can assure you that point #2 will get you quickly added to the "Don't invite this kook to parties" list.

    Especially if you have someone in the family who is knowledgeable on the issue and understands most of the complaints used by the Linux community towards those plots are nothing more than FUD.