Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Halloween VII

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the sequels-galore dept.

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.

4 of 512 comments (clear)

  1. its bogus by mozkill · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    be careful, do you believe everything you read on the internet?

    --

    -- Betting on the survival of the media industry is a serious risk. I advise investing elsewhere.
  2. Re:Looking for proof. by stefanlasiewski · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    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."
  3. Re:The executive summary by _ph1ux_ · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Well we know what happened last time the Germans and Japanese decided to do something together....

    and dont even get me started aboutthe French!

  4. Front page editorial... by chuckw · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    -1 TROLL

    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*