Microsoft Doesn't Care About Destroying Linux

techie writes "A latest column on MadPenguin.org suggests that Microsoft may not be really interested in killing Linux for mainstream users. It's after something else, and it's getting its way already. Read on to find out what it is. The author states, "Love it or hate it, Microsoft's IP attacks will continue, Linux user numbers will continue to grow and broad spectrum adoption throughout the rest of the world will grow and flourish. Microsoft's not interested in destroying Linux in the slightest. Why would they? it's been a fantastic vehicle for them to land a firmer grip on the corporations throughout the US."

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Yes but No

[folstaff]

Microsoft doesn't care about Linux as long as Microsoft dominates the business community. People buy for their personal needs based on what they know and they get paid to know Windows/Vista and MS Office.

Besides, most users are too uninformed to run a Linux distro, much less correct a problem.

There will be defections, but as a percentage, it won't be significant to Microsoft. In a few years, I don't think they will be significant to Linux's installed base. The real threat to Microsoft is the Mac, b/c you don't need to know squat to get it work.

-Living the Win/Tel dream since 1992.