__/ [ Ray Ingles ] on Thursday 11 May 2006 14:19 \__
> On 2006-05-11, Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>| It's bad enough when Microsoft strong-arms other software vendors
>>| into submission as a means of thwarting competition. But when it
>>| engages in underhanded tactics to intimidate users in order to
>>| land a software deal, we have a very disturbing situation on our hands.
>
> My favorite quote:
>
> "So why was someone in a sales position leaning so hard on AWC about a
> supposed licensing compliance concern?"
>
> Given Microsoft's recent financial issues (lower profits, increased
> spending, etc.) I think they may be on a revenue push. If they use a lot
> of tactics like these, that could backfire.
Open arms will be there to welcome to the 'refugees'.
Office:
http://why.openoffice.org/ (Get Legal - Get OpenOffice.org)
Windows:
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-micropiracy9apr09,0,414067.story?track=tottext
(How Piracy Opens Doors for Windows)
Best wishes,
Roy
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