Someone from C|net (writer) wrote in to say that "I think I really am being
astro-turfed by Microsoft." Evidence was shown, but I can't point to it
because it would give identities away.
Microsoft got busted many in the past year (Microsoft wouldn't even deny this).
Examples here:
http://boycottnovell.com/2007/11/23/astroturfing-microsoft-examples/
Also see:
http://antitrust.slated.org/www.iowaconsumercase.org/011607/3000/PX03096.pdf
>From Microsoft's own mouth (antitrust memo):
"Gathering intelligence on enemy activities is critical to the success
of the Slog. We need to know who their allies are and what differences
exist between them and their allies (there are always sources of tension
between allies), so that we can find ways to split ‘em apart Reading the
trade press, lurking on newsgroups, attending conferences, and (above
all) talking to ISVs is essential to gathering this intelligence."
Many more examples exist.
Abusive monopolist. Shills. Liars. That's Microsoft for you...
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