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Would it be good if MS were split?

On: Second Thoughts: Microsoft on Trial

Perhaps the wrong question is being asked. A good question in my opinion would be:

Regardless of the rightness/wrongness of the verdict, would it be good for the IT industry if Microsoft were split into several different companies ?

As a follow on question, would it be good for Linux/UNIX/BSD if Microsoft were split up ?

I can see a number of problems which may occur. For example, if a company was formed around Office, one marketing strategy would be for the company to increase its profits by providing Office for Linux, BSD et al. On the one hand, this may severely reduce the attractiveness of Windows over any other OS for business, but it would probably cause severe damage to fledgling Open Source office packages (e.g koffice) and currently available non-MS office packages (e.g. StarOffice).

As a result of a breakup, it's entirely possible we could end up with 2 or more 800lb gorillas instead of just one.

They fuck you up, your mum and dad.

Capital Letters.

On: Corel Linux - Not Quite Dead Yet

I've Noticed That Corel's Newletter Uses A Large Number Of Capital Letters At The Start Of Almost Every Word. I Believe That One Should Always Be Extremely Wary Of Companies That Use Capitalisation In This Way. It May Be Because Some Marketing Guy Believes That Capitalising Every Word Will Really Drive Your Point Home. IIRC, I Believe I've Seen Some Scott Adams 'DilbertSpeak' Which Does The Same Thing.

They fuck you up, your mum and dad.

Re:what kind of ram is it?

On: Want a Sparc Workstation for $995?

So what's the difference between a registered DIMM and an unregistered DIMM? Registered DIMMs are allowed to vote (unless they vote for Gore in Florida).

They fuck you up, your mum and dad.