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Details of Linux-in-Munich Deal Revealed

Posted by michael on from the craaaaaaazy-prices dept.

An anonymous reader writes "USA Today is running a piece about the lengths which Microsoft went to in order not to lose the government of Munich's account to a Linux-based proposal from SuSE. Interesting to see how these types of contracts are structured, and just what Microsoft is willing to give up to prevent losing to Linux."

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  1. Re:quality and value by anthony_dipierro · · Score: 0, Troll

    It is really impressive to see that Munich went with Linux even though the price tag was higher than Microsoft's.

    Also makes you wonder what kind of payoffs and kickbacks were involved in that deal.

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  3. Not what I expect from USA Today... by toonrmeusa · · Score: 0, Troll

    ...a well written, thoughtful investigative article. Without a single mention of NASCAR or your Traveller's forecast. Wow.

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