__/ [ Doug Mentohl ] on Monday 20 November 2006 12:47 \__
> Jan 13 2006
>
> Unbending the Truth: Things Microsoft Hopes You Won't Notice
>
> "Recently Microsoft has been challenging the suitability of Linux for
> the enterprise, bending the truth quite a bit to make it fit their
> view of the world. This site is dedicated to unbending the truth and
> setting the record straight. Take the time to explore the facts, and
> you'll understand why Microsoft is challenging Linux, and why Linux is
> often a better choice than Windows for satisfying the business needs
> of enterprises"
>
> http://www.novell.com/linux/truth/
>
> Nov 20 2006
>
> Why Choose SUSE Linux from Novell?
>
> "Linux* is about more than an operating system. It's about
> applications and databases that run on Linux. It's about technical
> support. It's about consulting expertise. It's about training. And
> most importantly, it's about you. How will Linux help you run your
> business better? Not all Linux distributions are created equally. With
> SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9 from Novell®, you get the
> best-engineered Linux from a vendor that can deliver a global
> ecosystem to surround it"
>
> http://www.novell.com/linux/truth/
Yes, that's true.
http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20061119163021490#comments
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| I remember when Novell knew what Microsoft was all about. Remember
| their webpage, Unbending the Truth: Things Microsoft Hopes You Won't
| Notice, answering Microsoft's Get the Facts campaign? Try going there
| now. Poof. Redirects you to some pablum about Novell's SUSE being better
| than all other Linux distributions
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I said this to her a few days ago. Here's the first person to have spotted
this, AFAIK.
Novell starts pulling down Anti-Microsoft messages from their site.
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| Do you remember the infamous "Get the facts" campaign. Microsoft
| put up adverts all over the place for people to "Get the facts".
|
| [...]
|
| On their website (www.novell.com), Novell now displays a banner,
| "Microsoft endorses SuSE Linux". Who needs Microsoft's endorsement?
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http://boycott-suse.blogspot.com/2006/11/novell-starts-pulling-down-anti.html
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