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Where Will IBM Drop Windows?
TurboProp writes "An article by the Associated Press on Friday (1/09/2004) Says that IBM has plans to abandon Microsoft operating systems on it's internal desktops by the end of 2005. The news originated from an internal IBM memo published by the Inquirer, a British technology news site. Further stories from the Inquirer, indicate that IBM May already have begun dumping windows. While this all bodes well for Linux users, and would seem to be a good PR move for IBM, executives at IBM seem to be trying frantically to put a much milder spin on the story. They say that the memo was taken out of context. I really can't imagine why they wouldn't be posting it on billboards."
...that SCO cut them a great deal on Linux desktop licenses, and IBM just couldn't refuse!
Is that they do it at the prom and it is really embarassing for Microsoft.
Heh... I misread that headline as: "Where Did IBM leave OS/2?"
Better be careful where they dump those windows discs, there's laws against just throwing your trash on the ground.
Not sure why IBm is pussyfooting arond on this one either, unless it's to make sure they don't piss off Microsoft so they'll be penalized in the retail or business support sector. Who knows why they're pussyfooting around with this.
You just like saying that word, don't you? : )
You can't take the sky from me...
Or maybe one on how they're "Thinking Differently" now?
Let's see something new!
Now that IBM's started throwing off it's chains, I wonder who'll be next? And once Apple and Sun stop using Windows in their business, it's anyone's guess where the avalange will hit. On the other hand, you have to wonder why these companies would stop using Windows, seeing as how Microsoft invented the whole GOOEY thing anyways. Weird! They won't be able to rely on the strength of Microsoft's support and development anymore and won't be able to run Office. If they can't run office, how will they get any work done? Will they just use notepad? They won't be able to use email either, without Outlook Express. Suckez!
I drank what? -- Socrates
The dumpster would seemto be the obvious answer. Although that could backfire when the rest of the garbage gets up and walks out of the dump in protest.
That's our life, the big wheel of shit. - The Fat Man, Blue Tango Salvage
Pussyfooting
If you have pussyfoot, is it illegal to wear open-toed shoes?
Comparing it to Windows will be a moot point, since El Dorado is going to have a 40% larger code base than XP.
So why are we celebrating that IBM is using new hype words to motivate its workers?
Because it's our hype word. Duh =)
Unfortunately yes. If you show off though, you can still wear a thong.
Etiquette is etiquette. He kills his mother but he can't wear grey trousers.
IBM+MS | SCO+LINUX ----> SCO-LINUX+MS | IBM+LINUX-MS
net: IBM+LINUX | SCO+MS
see? it all balances out!
Esoteric reference.
If you have pussyfoot, is it illegal to wear open-toed shoes?
No problem, if anyone gives you a hassle about it, just tell them it is a camel-toe.
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