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Stopping Linux Desktop Adoption Sabotage

Posted by Zonk on from the fair-play-is-for-the-birds dept.

Mark Brunelli, News Editor writes "Outspoken IT consultant John H. Terpstra believes that Microsoft and electronics manufacturers are working together to hinder the adoption of Linux on the desktop. In a three part series, he tells a story about how two guys trying to buy Linux desktops found they were overpriced, and lacked certain tools. He then describes how Microsoft uses its considerable resources and the law to create such roadblocks. (Part 2, Part 3)"

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  1. Genius by suso · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Outspoken IT consultant John H. Terpstra believes that Microsoft and electronics manufacturers are working together to hinder the adoption of Linux on the desktop

    Wow, this guy is a genius for his insight. I really should read what he has to say now.