____/ Mark Kent on Tuesday 20 November 2007 15:42 : \____
> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
>> ____/ Mark Kent on Tuesday 20 November 2007 09:22 : \____
>>
>>> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
>>>> Linux faces up to Microsoft
>>>>
>>>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>>>| "In the future there will be only two worlds of software - the open and
>>>>| the closed one - and I believe that the open world of Linux will grow
>>>>| rapidly as more and more countries adopt the platform to develop
>>>>| software," Zemlin said.
>>>> `----
>>>>
>>>> http://nationmultimedia.com/2007/11/20/technology/technology_30056714.php
>>>
>>> He's being very cautious. He speaks about the run up to "equal" usage,
>>> but neglects to mention what happens next.
>>
>> Under Zemlin's reign, that's the point when Microsoft joins the Linux
>> Foundation as a Gold Sponsor (think OSI). He would welcome them like Snow
>> White and the witch.
>
> Maybe, I really don't know. I think that the Linux Foundation is trying
> to pilot a difficult course between the monopoly of Microsoft and the
> anarchy of the Free Software world. Bear in mind that much of the
> target audience for LF is CIOs, many of whom have been at the brunt end
> of MS publicity for many years. Probably the LF needs to sound
> cooperative...
>
Yes, I know, and you're right. I did recognise that in the past. Zemlin should
have called for "respect for Windows", not for Microsoft. Microsoft is a very
corrupt company because of the people who run it. There is nothing to respect
there.
Oh, look what .sig was drawn _at random_ this time. Perfect fit.
--
~~ Best of wishes
Microsoft loves competition.
"I’m thinking of hitting the OEMs harder than in the past with anti-Linux. ...
they should do a delicate dance"
--Joachim Kempin, Microsoft OEM Chief
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