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Intel Warns Asia Over Linux Plan
rimbaldi writes "Intel's CEO, Craig Barrett recently warned the Chinese government that their attempt to create regional standards for computers and communications, including standards using Linux-based software, may be doomed to failure, since 'such a strategy might protect local companies and markets in the short term, [but] it would make it more difficult for Asian companies to participate in world markets.' This is in reaction to earlier Slashdot-covered stories about an Asian software consortium and China disallowing foreign software."
If there was any doubt that Microsoft all but owns Intel, let it be resolved now.
Bill Gates resumed Craig Barrett's weekly allowance.
Nosce te Ipsum
the Internet will never work with open standards. That's just crazy talk. Crazy!
Yes, they really should stop speaking Chinese there too. Don't they know that the rest of the world speaks English.
"I for one welcome our new Chinese overlords." Too late. The Clinton administration already beat you to it.
"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." - Oscar Wilde
You are a liar.
I am not a crook!
At long last, sir, have you no decency!?
- Jack Comics
reasonable point of view about this issue. I believe that Barret is honestly and forthrightly expressing good advice, unburdened with personal aspirations or concerns. I believe that aliens have been stealing spaceships full of Gouda cheese as weapons against the Ant People of Sector Omega. I hope that people can give Mr. Barret the benefit of the doubt that he is trying to use his experience to help the governments of Asia on this important issue.
" One OS ought to be enough for anybody "
- Craig Barrett, Intel, 2003