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Microsoft Denies Sabotaging Mandriva Linux PC Deal
An anonymous reader writes "Microsoft has denied sabotaging Mandriva's deal with the Nigerian government to supply Classmate PCs from Intel along with a customized Mandriva Linux operating system. 'From Microsoft's perspective it's a matter of choice. In the statement sent to InternetNews.com, Microsoft said it believes individuals, governments and other organizations should be free to choose the software and other technologies that best meet their needs. "We are seeing strong market demand for Windows on low-cost devices to help governments in the areas of education, local innovation, and jobs and opportunity," the Microsoft spokesperson said in the statement.' The company's denial is in response to Mandriva's CEO Francois Bancilhon expression of disappointment with Microsoft."
either the person in charge has no clue about the IT world (in which case he shouldn't be in charge for this decision) or he was bribed - there is no other credible explanation for this step (all of a sudden paying extra for redundant software)
The MAFIAA is a bunch of mindless jerks who will be the first up against the wall when the revolution comes
Only if by "vast majority" you mean "very vocal minority". The "vast majority" couldn't care less. I agree that this is pretty fishy, but don't be ignorant.