__/ [ Guy Fawkes ] on Monday 19 March 2007 16:22 \__
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> "Roy Schestowitz" <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> schreef in bericht
> news:1288487.aX1osRRxQH@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> The Nuclear Option
>>
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>> | A strategy that totally pays off in this game is 'maniac tactics'. The
>> | main idea is -- while remaining of sound mind -- bluffing your opponent
>> | that your hand on the steering wheel will not budge, whatever the he
>> | does. Instilling Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt into him should be enough.
>> | For example maintaining that Linux violates Microsoft's patents but
>> | showing no proof.
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> This isn't scaring anybody anymore. Corporations are moving to Linux like
> there's no tomorrow.
>
> If large desktop migrations occur, Microsoft *may* do something foolish and
> actually start a court case, but I wouldn't bet any amount of money on it.
They have tried threats, but it had the advisary effect. Ballmer is foolishly
alienating, while thinking it does his company a favour. Folks with morals
and skills at Microsoft have long ago left the building.
--
~~ Best wishes
Roy S. Schestowitz | Run a Linux server, then learn how to knit
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