Does it really matter? Gates has something rather large to gain from romoting whatever he makes as being better than whatever someone else makes to do the same thing. There is nothing that can be taken as a truthful answer here because there will always be too much spin put on what is said by both sides of the argument.
Besides, I don't think he would quite grasp the concept of tabbed browsing. Its too practical and easy to be something he can cope with... probably.
"Linux and Open Source will remain part of the IT Industry"
Gee, thanks mister!
I know how much power Microsoft has... but they have none over me, or millions of other users. Im sorry to say that this one statement has made me lose a lot of respect for this guy... who is he to say what will stay and what will go? Surely we are the people who will decide that, the users. Besides, I truly believe that there is no amount of corporate or legal power that will ever get in the way of Open Source software for the simple fact that it is self spreading and supported by the people who use it. Now more than ever people are realising that the alternative to Windows is not only free of cost, but also free of Microsofts' little quirks and ways, like random crashes and no paperclip! How long is everyone really going to put up with the hilarious excuse for internet security and hefty price tag?
Call me an optimist, but people can't be that stupid... right?
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Does it really matter? Gates has something rather large to gain from romoting whatever he makes as being better than whatever someone else makes to do the same thing. There is nothing that can be taken as a truthful answer here because there will always be too much spin put on what is said by both sides of the argument.
Besides, I don't think he would quite grasp the concept of tabbed browsing. Its too practical and easy to be something he can cope with... probably.
"Linux and Open Source will remain part of the IT Industry"
Gee, thanks mister!
I know how much power Microsoft has... but they have none over me, or millions of other users. Im sorry to say that this one statement has made me lose a lot of respect for this guy... who is he to say what will stay and what will go? Surely we are the people who will decide that, the users. Besides, I truly believe that there is no amount of corporate or legal power that will ever get in the way of Open Source software for the simple fact that it is self spreading and supported by the people who use it. Now more than ever people are realising that the alternative to Windows is not only free of cost, but also free of Microsofts' little quirks and ways, like random crashes and no paperclip! How long is everyone really going to put up with the hilarious excuse for internet security and hefty price tag?
Call me an optimist, but people can't be that stupid... right?