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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."
"Microsoft has strong (relatively cheap) relationship with the government in Nigeria and will continue to give them cash."
I used to feel that way until I saw the Search Doggy in XP. How can you dislike a company that makes an OS with a Search Doggy?
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But if they say it wasn't them, it must be one of those freak events we keep reading about in News of the World.
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We both know Microsoft will continue to endeavor to maintain maximum synergy with the various heavy users of e-mail throughout Nigeria. A spokesperson was quoted as saying "We believe Exchance is the perfect solution forr the bulk amounts of e-mail commonly found in Nigeria's main industries".
People replying to my sig annoy me. That's why I change it all the time.
the fox denied eating the chicken.
"Blood? What blood? Thats not chicken blood,
it is ketchup. I am a vegetarian!"
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Brings a new meaning to the words "Nigerian Scammer".
WRONG!! I've got an official in Nigeria who's giving me 47 million dollars in exchange for me helping him secure an inheritance that he's taking from another official....
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This is how you know a /.Poll has been up for too long.
"Kittens give Morbo gas!"
How about "Microsoft has a strong relationship with the government and people in Nigeria and will continue to help meet their needs" ?
Should read: "Microsoft has a large bank account and will continue to slip cash to certain government officials in Nigeria." There, that fixed it.
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