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Kill Bill, IBM vs Microsoft

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the game-is-on dept.

theodp writes "Though IBM did not invent Linux, does not distribute it and earns nary a penny on it, the computer giant is spending billions in a crusade to make Linux the world's most popular operating system. All told, more than 12,000 IBMers today devote at least part of their time to Linux. To hear IBMers tell it, all this effort is a matter of giving more choices to customers tired of the Microsoft monopoly. But according to Forbes, IBM has a broader agenda--undermining Bill Gates' company in the battle for a new $21 billion market for Web-linked software."

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  1. Re:Eureka! Endorsements! by aristotle-dude · · Score: 1, Flamebait
    What's the problem? Realplayer is included with a lot of distros. Are you one of those GNU/RMS followers? Do you have a problem with all proprietary software? Do you make a living writing proprietary software? If the last statement is true, you would be a hypocrite for advocating against use of any proporietary software.

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    Jesus was a compassionate social conservative who called individuals to sin no more.
  2. news by Krafty+Koder · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    "meanwhile over on Slashdot, geeks argue over 2 multi-billion dollar corporations...."
    bit sad really , isn't it? isn't there other VASTLY more important things to be talking about?
    in other words - who gives a fuck?