Showing that Microsoft perhaps "got it" all along, but just chose poor
tactics in it's competition with Linux, Steve Ballmer is now saying some
very interesting things.

"Linux is a serious competitor. We have to compete with free software on
value, but in a smart way. We cannot price at zero, so we need to justify
our posture and pricing. Linux isn't going to go away - our job is to
provide a better product in the marketplace."

"Linux is not about free software, it is about community."

"We will beat Linux on clusters. We can't beat them on price, but we have to
add value."

Now, if they actually start to deliver better products (and support for
them) I think everyone would be happier.

http://news.com.com/2100-1001-959165.html


Mark Post

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