Commentary: Will the real Microsoft please stand up?
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| Mention Microsoft, and some would think of Bill Gates, the Windows
| computer platform and the world's largest (and richest) software company.
| For a certain group of people, however, Microsoft is the embodiment of
| an evil empire lead by a Dark Prince, conducting questionable business
| practices toward maintaining its (monopolistic?) market leadership.
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| Perhaps what Microsoft should do as a whole is to play better with others
| and listen to its user base. The world and markets have changed, yet a
| number of companies and organizations continue to struggle to maintain
| their old business models. Using legal tactics instead of true
| technology innovation will not endear nor create loyal customers.
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http://www.thejakartapost.com/detailfeatures.asp?fileid=20070709.Q02&irec=1
More dirty tricks to follow.
Related:
Mr. Gates, tear down these walls
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| The concept of indemnification is insidious. Rather than assuaging
| fears, it actually contributes to them because the risks involved
| are so vague. Who might file a lawsuit? What code will be involved?
| What sums will be named? What other companies might step up to defend
| against it? What will be the long-term implications of the suit? And
| given so many unknowns, how can you budget for indemnification? How
| much security are you really getting for your money?
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http://www.infoworld.com/article/07/03/26/13OPopenent_1.html
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