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Microsoft Sees Linux As Bigger Competitor Than Apple

Facetious writes "It seems Microsoft doesn't believe the data from Net Applications regarding Linux any more than Slashdot readers do. In a recent presentation, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer showed a slide showing, from Microsoft's internal analysis, that Linux client use is clearly ahead of Apple's."

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  1. Re:Terminator quote (paraphrased) by smoker2 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    This should be insightful.

  2. Re:Microsoft confirms it! by Hordeking · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    You know, if you hadn't used the 'n' word (and if your post wasn't completely off-topic) you'd actually have a cogent, valid argument there. Buuuut, instead, you're just Flamebait. (And I should've ignored you, but I had to chime in -- albeit as an AC.)

    While off-topic, he has a valid point. The word "nigger" still doesn't invalidate his argument any more than any other label. It just colors your perception of it. It also triggers your societal programming to lynch that person.

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    Disclaimer: The opinions and actions of the US Gov't are in no way representative of those held by this author or its ci
  3. Re:Servers? by Dolda2000 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    If you read the summary, it does say "client usage", though.

  4. The style of this slide by Lord+Lode · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Everyone who uses MS office, produces the exact same layout of slides. And now someone from the creators of MS Office creates a slide, and, it looks totally different and much better! What software do MS people themselves use to make slides then?

  5. Re:Apple OS != Linux? by bonch · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Scientists have invented a new technology called a "search engine." One of the best ones is Google.com. Check it out today!