It shuts out network OS competition, and it shuts out hundreds of companies that develop applications for cities and governments.
A lot of cities and their respective police departments have a "no gift" policy. In other words, an officer or government official cannot accept a gift - as it could be seen as a bribe.
No. Wait. It *is* a bribe.
"Here, take this software for free so you will be stuck in my neverending upgrade cycle. You'll have to pay me later, then pay me again when you go to upgrade."
We had an HP Netserver LF (several years ago) that came to us with a tire track mark on the box, the server was seriously crushed.
It *would* power on, but the motherboard was damaged in a way that it would not boot correctly.
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It shuts out network OS competition, and it shuts out hundreds of companies that develop applications for cities and governments.
A lot of cities and their respective police departments have a "no gift" policy. In other words, an officer or government official cannot accept a gift - as it could be seen as a bribe.
No. Wait. It *is* a bribe.
"Here, take this software for free so you will be stuck in my neverending upgrade cycle. You'll have to pay me later, then pay me again when you go to upgrade."
Something stinks here..
We had an HP Netserver LF (several years ago) that came to us with a tire track mark on the box, the server was seriously crushed. It *would* power on, but the motherboard was damaged in a way that it would not boot correctly.