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mjh writes "ESR has reviewed the latest Microsoft leaked Linux strategy document. A very interesting read. Summary: OSS is winning some battles, but Microsoft is poised to bring out bigger and nastier guns." To the extent that people read it and gain some insight into what Microsoft is actually thinking about Linux and Open Source Software, it's useful. To the extent that anyone draws a conclusion from this document like "we've got Microsoft on the run", that's just idiotic.
be careful, do you believe everything you read on the internet?
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The fact that Microsoft acknowledged them as an "internal memo with comments added" counts for nothing?
I've heard the rumors, but I asked for proof. Rehashing the same old rumors is not proof.
If you provide a link with proof, I will shut up.
"Can of worms? The can is open... the worms are everywhere."
Well we know what happened last time the Germans and Japanese decided to do something together....
and dont even get me started aboutthe French!
I think its funny how anybody who says anything pro microsoft is a "troll". I also think its funny how you have to keep fabricating microsoft documents to prove to yourselves that Microsoft is "scared" about linux.
I have news for you. Microsoft doesn't give a crap about Linux or OS software and whatever insignificant market share they have. Why would they? You mention that "lots of big companies" are starting to deply Linux to the business desktop. Name a few. The fact of the matter is that Linux has no place on a business desktop, and so Microsoft is NOT scared.
You mention the total cost of the software. Even using your inflated prices (our IT dept spends 1/3 of what you listed for licenses), a switch to Linux would easily cost more if you factor in education for new users, downtime and lost productivity while they are on the "learning curve", the enormous expense of converting all existing files and documents to a compatible system, added IT support costs (can't hire any ole MCSE to do the support), and the loss of the ability to easly share and transfer files in an accepted business standard. Its not cheaper. It would be a nightmare.
Go ahead and mod this one down as a troll, your only proving your ignorance.
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To the extent that people read it and gain some insight into what Microsoft is actually thinking about Linux and Open Source Software, it's useful. To the extent that anyone draws a conclusion from this document like "we've got Microsoft on the run", that's just idiotic.
Hey Michael, why don't you post your editorial opinions in here with the rest of us unwashed masses. Your arrogance is quite amusing...
*Condense fact from the vapor of nuance*