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The Continuing War Against Microsoft's "Facts" Campaign
davidmwilliams writes "I've been rallying against Microsoft's so-called 'Get the Facts' site for the last fortnight in my blog. Rather than give any legitimate comparison facing off Windows Server vs similarly spec'd Linux options, the Microsoft spin doctors opt for bunkum and hogwash with sensational headlines that don't have any substance underneath. Here's the state of play, including an update on my request to Microsoft PR to do something about the blatant lack of integrity displayed. I also go over the latest case study put up by Microsoft: they promise to show why people are choosing Windows Server 2008 over Linux using the City of Uppsala as an example."
how is that different to the stupid blog in the story? this guy is clearly out to sway the audience in favour of his preffered os. I fail to see why people invest so much emotion into this, if MS truely was so aweful no one would be using it. MS does something right, it's why they have stayed so much bigger than everyone else
If you mod me down, I will become more powerful than you can imagine....
You mean Microsoft is doing what every other company on earth does in a comparative analysis? That's crazy, it's like what if Apple made a commercial where they assumed all PCs were basically eMachines running Windows 98...I'm so glad they don't do that...oh wait. If you're going to attack advertising campaigns attack everyone who does it (which is everyone) not just the ones you don't like. Then again if you successfully attacked and claimed victory over this advertising method....you wouldn't make much if any money from your blog, considering it's ad driven and your blog is basically just a comparative advertisement anyhow.