After takin' a swig o' grog, Roy Schestowitz belched out this bit o' wisdom:
> Here is a story about Ballmer acting like the bully that he is. He phoned
> Neelie Kroes to issue extortionate threats. He did the same in Korea, IIRC.
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> Microsoft Hard-Balling EU Over Vista
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> | "This is part of the negotiating strategy," a person familiar with the
> | situation told internetnews.com. "They're in a public relations battle."
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> | Microsoft made the same threat to South Korean regulators, but did not
> | follow through when they lost that battle.
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> http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/3631041
"Microsoft is spreading the word that it might not ship Vista to
Europe if regulators don't cooperate."
Promises, promises.
We all know about Microsoft promises.
"Microsoft made the same threat to South Korean regulators, but did
not follow through when they lost that battle."
Steve-o is losing his touch, it seems.
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Tux rox!
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