Microsoft Responds to Leaked Memo

AbbeyRoad writes "CNN, has a story on Microsoft's response the internal memo previous leaked: "Microsoft believes many of its efforts to market its products against Linux and open source are backfiring, according to a memo posted on the Internet. ... Microsoft declined to comment on the authenticity of the memo, and did not answer when asked if it believes its marketing against Linux and open source has been effective. ... Microsoft spokesman Jon Murchinson said: ''The document in question seems to suggest that the basis for evaluating products has been long-term customer value, and that's something we agree with. I think our marketing is geared toward that issue, toward long-term customer value.'' ""

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2 Microsoft articles in a row

[b0r1s]

The increasing number of articles devoted to Microsoft is somewhat disturbing. It is evident to me that there are only two plausible explanations for this:

1. Microsoft has purchased VA Software and is using Slashdot for free advertising
2. Those running slashdot are more devoted to trying to find flaws in their 'enemy' than promoting the virtues of their cause.

It's clear to me that, much like most modern elections, the second is indeed the case. Rather than attempting to promote Linux and Open Source as worthwhile competitors, Slashdot and its parent company insist on attacking Microsoft. This attack has multiple fronts: Apple, Linux, and BSD are all praised.

The clear bias is seen in the promotion of Apple: Apple is every bit as proprietary as Microsoft, even going so far as to monopolize their hardware market and filing numerous lawsuits to combat those attempting to mimic their 'look and feel', something that even Microsoft does not attempt to do.

I propose that this site state its purpose: does it exist to provide news, or is it merely attempting to blast Microsoft in a selfish, childish, jealous manner?

Re:2 Microsoft articles in a row

[Catbeller]

I think you've summed up why Microsoft can foist crappy software on the world. Crappy software needs support. Millions depend on the bugs and the bad design to make a living. It's sort of why cars are so flakily designed: because the service bays are the profit centers for new car dealers.

Linux and the various other nixes don't require the large amount raw manpower for maintenance that Windows requires, at least, not after things shake down. Therefore, a whole industry is threatened.

I know personally how hard it is to get a job right now. Perhaps it is time we start moving on to newer pastures? Most of the tasks necessary to run networks and machines will be automated or eliminated in the next decade, I'd guess. TCO issues will insure that. MS will survive, because of licensing. But our jobs will not.

Time to think of new things to do for a living. Sad.

Riiight...

[Raul654]

They are going to argue that they are cheaper than a free operating systems with relatively few major security holes compared. Kind of reminds me of that stereotypical phyiscs professor who just throws terms into equations and whatnot.

Re:Quick, one more evil Bill

[zapfie]

I think Slashdot should either ditch the Borg bill (maybe *gasp* a Microsoft logo), or mock up the open source mascots in a similar fashion. I find it fairly hard to take a story seriously when the topic icon shows a pretty blatant bias against said company.

Re:Advocacy howto

[marko123]

Fuck the canons, and fuck Mr Gaytits!!! Micro$haft products are all fucked. Linux fuckin kicks M$ arse! Disrespect the parent postshit. GNU can shove it's arse in /dev/null of my total Linux OS! TORVALDS is GOD, and Schtallman should be licking his bootlids. Linux is the only goddam solution to all my software and hardware problems, and also yours. It is not only the friggin answer, it's the fuckin question!!!

(Phew. Think I covered section 6 of Linux Advocacy)

Re:Microsoft better be concerned

[MImeKillEr]

Normally, I wouldn't respond to such trolls but I'm in the mood.

Windows 2K and up most certainly DOES allow for portions of the drivers/files that the OS uses to be overwritten. And why would one use regclean? You obviously haven't a fucking clue in that little head of yours..

As for "helpdesk jockey" - uhm, no. Try again.

How do you like working at McDonald's, anyway?