Ian Hilliard wrote:
> ml2mst wrote:
>
>> I'm wondering to what the nickname "The Vole" (when talking about MS)
>> refers to.
>>
>> All I fount out is, that MS was called The Vole @ The INQ. But still
>> don't understand why.
>>
>> I found a couple of articles about a rat alike species, but can't figure
>> out what they have in common.
>>
>> What's the missing link?
>>
>> TIA
>>
>
> In Startrek TNG lore, the Vole was the queen of the Borg. The Borg is a race
> of partly organic and partly technological creatures that move from region
> to region taking over other species. Any species that the Borg could not
> integrate it would attempt to destroy. There was a time when Microsoft
> behaved much like the Borg. As such, Bill Gates was called the Vole.
>
> The days where Microsoft was all conquering have past. Those days started to
> pass just about the time that Steve Balmer took control. To me the reason
> for this is simple. Under Bill Gates, the aim of Microsoft was to control
> the world of technology. Under Steve Balmer, the aim of Microsoft is to
> make as much money as possible as quickly as possible.
>
> The results have been clear. Under Steve Balmer, Microsoft makes a lot of
> money and has made even more enemies. Steve Balmer has been a boon for
> Linux and FOSS in general.
Thank you very much for your excellent explanation Ian ;-)
I'm everything but a StarWars fan, so that clarifies my lack of
understanding. Neither do I have something with StarTreck. However like
every "techie", I do have something with SF/fantasy, but I'm more The
Matrix type of guy ;-)
With kind regards,
Mart
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