Ensuring Vista adaption by bullying
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| We all remember Dell's attempt to sell desktops with Linux instead of
| Windows a few years back. Microsoft pushed so hard on Dell by
| threatening them with discontinued volume discounts that Dell ceased
| the attempts to sell desktops with Linux.
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http://bonaveo.net/2006/11/ensuring-windows-vista-adaption/
Add the bullying that's directed at Linux users at the moment (IP).
Related:
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| Microsoft Corp is using scare tactics to exert pressure on PC vendors
| not to explore the potential of desktop Linux, according to Novell
| Inc president and COO, Ron Hovsepian
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| ...PC makers remain loyal to (read: scared of) Microsoft. But Linux
| is catching on like crazy in other devices, powering the sleek new
| Motorola A1200 Ming smart phone, the Sony Mylo handheld computer,
| Linksys wireless routers and TiVo digital video recorders.
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http://www.forbes.com/free_forbes/2006/0918/102e.html?partner=yahoomag
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