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http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-1426924.html?tag=st.ne.1002.bgif...

Appears that next to this, Apache and others ought to have a great year
in 2000.

http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-1426924.html?tag=st.ne.1002.bgif...

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> Appears that next to this, Apache and
> others ought to have a great year
> in 2000.

I'll celebrate when Linux/UNIX has decimated the Microsoft share from
"floor to ceiling".  Microsoft appears to be "shooting themselves in
the head".  Don't be surprised to hear that Microsoft will also be
charging a "renewal fee" and offering "service contracts".  God knows
how they would staff it.  Probably with the same know-nothings that
currently support their consumer products "just reinstall everything,
that might fix it" help lines.

Microsoft is slowly loosing it's grip.  20 million motherboards will
come prelicensed with Linux.  Which means the vendors can install both
systems legally and Microsoft can't legally prevent it (I'm sure the
DOJ-and 14-25 attourney's general are ready to watch them try).

Maybe Microsoft his hoping they can get George Bush elected and the
Department of Justice will go away.  Unfortunately, there are now
about 25 states who have more to gain by going after Microsoft than
have to gain by backing Microsoft.

It's starting to look like Billy's desparate for cash!

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I/T Architect, MIS Director
http://www.open4success.com
Linux - 52 million and growing at 3%/week!

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I thought Linux didn't require licensing - or are you rewriting history to
suit yourself again?

Quote:> Which means the vendors can install both
> systems legally and Microsoft can't legally prevent it

If they can, then they can do it already, yes?

Correct.  Corel is offering a combination of WordPerfect, Linux,
and support.  What makes this interesting is that manufacturers
who buy motherboards get Linux as part of the package.

Quote:> or are you rewriting history to
> suit yourself again?

> > Which means the vendors can install both
> > systems legally and Microsoft can't legally prevent it

> If they can, then they can do it already, yes?

The common justification for not adding Linux is that they already
have an operating system.  Many manufacturers by 120% or more of
their anticipated needs for Microsoft Operating Systems because
Microsoft uses "Cliff Tier Pricing"  Essentially, the cost of 120%
of your need costs less than 80% of your projected need.  For example,
if you need 100,000 copies, Microsoft will offer 120,000 for $40 each
($4.8 million) or 80,000 for $65 ($5.2 million).  It's one of those
clauses that Microsoft obtained from the DOJ in 1995.

By including Linux and WordPerfect with the Motherboard, the OEMs
can install both products at minimal risk.  If Microsoft tells the
OEMs that this is not allowed, the DOJ could have a pretty solid case
for yet another round of civil (and possibly criminal - RICO) charges.

More important:  This means 20 million officially recognized and
confirmed sales for Linux/Corel over the next 12 months, just when
Microsoft needs numbers to claim Win2K victories.

--
Rex Ballard - Open Source Advocate, Internet
I/T Architect, MIS Director
http://www.open4success.com
Linux - 52 million and growing at 3%/week!

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