This is true. But given Microsoft's extremely shrewd comprehension of the business, I'd say it's likely that they are at least looking at it.
2. If they want on Linux, where's IE for Linux?
Well, IE is free (as in beer). They certainly wouldn't make any money from it. They could stand to make a lot of money from Office for Linux. Also, they have the chance to wreck a lot more machines with Office than they do with IE. More demand.
3. Why would they release a major cash cow on UNIX after all the anti-UNIX rhetoric they've engaged in?
Microsoft has the same marketing savvy as President Clinton and his handlers. They can swear up one side and down the other that something is a Bad Thing and then suddenly do a flip-flop and say it's the greatest thing since sliced bread; and very few people will notice or care.
4. What about all the other versions of UNIX? I'd think they'd all line up like a bunch of cats looking for milk.
They probably will. But I don't think MS cares. Linux is a lot more "popular" than other Unices. I mean, quite a few non-technical people have heard of Linux; how many of those same people have heard of HP-UX or IRIX?
To be honest, I'll believe this when I see the announcement from Microsoft.
Of course. I mean, this isn't a done deal or anything.
The concept that MFC is based on is a much older idea. And, in typical MS fashion, it's a really lousy implementation. This is exactly why *everyone* here who is able needs to help the GNUstep project. Let's get that thing finished!
They'll just release cruddy code. Anyone stupid enough to run MS Linux (read: everyone in corporate America, the US Govt., all educational institutions, home users, and so on) doesn't know the difference between a struct and an int. All they'll be able to say is, "Gee, this Linux stuff runs a lot slower than Windows! What was all the hype about? I'm going back to good old trusty Windows! God bless Bill Gates!"
Furthermore, MS might not even make changes to the kernel. They'll just release a bunch of proprietary (and coincidentally, brain-damaged) libraries. They'll also probably make sure their Office binary is stuffed with a bunch of nops. I believe they did something like this with the Mac version of Office also.
This is something that bugs me. One really neat aspect of using Linux is the plethora of choices available in terms of interface. I mean, with Windows all you get is command.com and Explorer. Big deal. With Linux I can run bash, csh, ksh, GNUstep, KDE, et al. Heck, I can even roll my own if I feel like it. Personally, the fact that I didn't necessarily have to stare at a Win95 interface anymore was the first thing that attracted me to Linux. I never saw the real point in having a Win9x interface to Linux. But, to each his own I guess.
You seem to be unsure of what you hate. Do you hate opposition to sex or opposition to perjury? As to the "Ever President lies. That's their job." Not every president lies in front of a *jury*. And no, it isn't their job. It's a crime. Bush didn't lie before a jury (but I still don't mind him being gone). You seem to realize that Nixon *was* a crook, but this doesn't bode well for your case because Nixon was impeached (and rightly so) and resigned. As for Reagan, I was only 10 when Reagan left office, so I *myself* don't know everything about what went on during his presidency.
Socialist economics and relativist morals...sounds like a recipe for disaster to me. An honest and moral nation is the only hope for *any* economic or political model.
Come on! I, with open arms, would welcome the days of BBS again. It would be better than the graphical, spam-tastical, hype-filled smorgasboard of cluelessness that is the "Internet" today.
>> If men were angels, maybe your solutions would >> work.
Strange you should mention this. This is exactly the reason why Socialism fails so dismally. In fact, *any* economic system (or political system) will fail if the people lack honor and morality. That is the real key to a successful nation.
Give me a break. Revisionism has nothing to do with conspiracies, aliens, liberals, the Trilateral Commission (I've never even heard of it), the Jews, the Rockefellers, or anything else. Revisionism is just bending the truth about what happens.
Al Gore did talk up the internet, so in a way, he "encouraged" it. But he didn't invent it. He bent the truth.
Stop attaching a bunch of unrelated issues together!
Correct me if I'm wrong (and I'm *sure* someone will) but haven't these been around for awhile? I seem to recall seeing these in hi-fi shops around town.
Don't worry...we're right behind you
on
OSI vs Taco Bell
·
· Score: 1
Europe has descended into the most incredible immorality and filthiness. But don't feel bad about it, we're quickly coming up to speed.
Slashdot Mirror
This is true. But given Microsoft's extremely shrewd comprehension of the business, I'd say it's likely that they are at least looking at it.
2. If they want on Linux, where's IE for Linux?
Well, IE is free (as in beer). They certainly wouldn't make any money from it. They could stand to make a lot of money from Office for Linux. Also, they have the chance to wreck a lot more machines with Office than they do with IE. More demand.
3. Why would they release a major cash cow on UNIX after all the anti-UNIX rhetoric they've engaged in?
Microsoft has the same marketing savvy as President Clinton and his handlers. They can swear up one side and down the other that something is a Bad Thing and then suddenly do a flip-flop and say it's the greatest thing since sliced bread; and very few people will notice or care.
4. What about all the other versions of UNIX? I'd think they'd all line up like a bunch of cats looking for milk.
They probably will. But I don't think MS cares. Linux is a lot more "popular" than other Unices. I mean, quite a few non-technical people have heard of Linux; how many of those same people have heard of HP-UX or IRIX?
To be honest, I'll believe this when I see the announcement from Microsoft.
Of course. I mean, this isn't a done deal or anything.
Furthermore, MS might not even make changes to the kernel. They'll just release a bunch of proprietary (and coincidentally, brain-damaged) libraries. They'll also probably make sure their Office binary is stuffed with a bunch of nops. I believe they did something like this with the Mac version of Office also.
This is something that bugs me. One really neat aspect of using Linux is the plethora of choices available in terms of interface. I mean, with Windows all you get is command.com and Explorer. Big deal. With Linux I can run bash, csh, ksh, GNUstep, KDE, et al. Heck, I can even roll my own if I feel like it. Personally, the fact that I didn't necessarily have to stare at a Win95 interface anymore was the first thing that attracted me to Linux. I never saw the real point in having a Win9x interface to Linux. But, to each his own I guess.
There are many things that are presented as "historical fact" that are not fact. These things are collectively referred to as "revisionism."
You seem to be unsure of what you hate. Do you hate opposition to sex or opposition to perjury? As to the "Ever President lies. That's their job." Not every president lies in front of a *jury*. And no, it isn't their job. It's a crime. Bush didn't lie before a jury (but I still don't mind him being gone). You seem to realize that Nixon *was* a crook, but this doesn't bode well for your case because Nixon was impeached (and rightly so) and resigned. As for Reagan, I was only 10 when Reagan left office, so I *myself* don't know everything about what went on during his presidency.
Socialist economics and relativist morals...sounds like a recipe for disaster to me. An honest and moral nation is the only hope for *any* economic or political model.
Come on! I, with open arms, would welcome the days of BBS again. It would be better than the graphical, spam-tastical, hype-filled smorgasboard of cluelessness that is the "Internet" today.
>> If men were angels, maybe your solutions would
>> work.
Strange you should mention this. This is exactly the reason why Socialism fails so dismally. In fact, *any* economic system (or political system) will fail if the people lack honor and morality. That is the real key to a successful nation.
Give me a break. Revisionism has nothing to do with conspiracies, aliens, liberals, the Trilateral Commission (I've never even heard of it), the Jews, the Rockefellers, or anything else. Revisionism is just bending the truth about what happens.
Al Gore did talk up the internet, so in a way, he "encouraged" it. But he didn't invent it. He bent the truth.
Stop attaching a bunch of unrelated issues together!
tjones for President!
>> I wish we could hack congress and make *them*
>> more efficient.
Can you imagine if we turned Linus loose on 'em? Maybe he could improve their memory management (no more, "Uhh, I really don't recall that.")
Correct me if I'm wrong (and I'm *sure* someone will) but haven't these been around for awhile? I seem to recall seeing these in hi-fi shops around town.
Europe has descended into the most incredible immorality and filthiness. But don't feel bad about it, we're quickly coming up to speed.