Very Computer

Microsoft will unveil on Thursday Windows Server 2003... The software
giant will also rebrand its server portfolio ... The .Net tag will be
retired from server products .."

".. The server and tools are being launched together to create synergy
between the products", said Dennis Oldroyd, director of Windows Server
marketing at Microsoft in Redmond, Wash.

"Ironically, Microsoft is touting its Windows server platform as a
cheaper alternative to Linux. 'We really feel that we deliver some
unique value in terms of dependability, manageability, and performance
relative to open-source products,' Oldroyd said."

"Improvements in Active Directory, however, should entice some
customers to upgrade. 'It gives you tools to basically manage security
and privileges that users have on very large networks,' Iams said."
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<rebrand> So basically a gigantic  re-branding exercise  --  that is
all.

<create synergy> He actually said synergy, in a real sentence. This
has become a standing joke. Has he never read Dilbert. "We plan to
utilize synergy to effectively interface with customer equity."
.But wait where's "paradigm" or "empower" or " proactive".

<We really feel that we deliv...> I think what he means is that
Windows costs less than OSS. This is of course complete and utter
bullshit. Or MarketSpeak if you would prefer.

<Active Directory .. gives you .. tools to .. manage security .. on ..
networks> Wow AD can do all this . I wonder do Novel have anything
comparible to this mostinnovative of products ? How does NDS stand up
?
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Quote:>Haven't you heard, their a systems company now.  Windows Server System and
>Office System.  Truly pathetic.