Ben Donohue wrote:
> Quoting Steve Ballmer...
> Linux is Microsoft's Number 1 threat. (not too long ago)
> Linux is a toy. (Mar 22, 2001)
>
> therefore...
>
> Microsoft's Number 1 threat is a toy!
> MS better watch out for that Lego programming language.
Impeccable logic!
Cheer up ... here is a rather level-headed look at open
source and its invaluable contribution (to the tune of
trillions of $$ of market value) to the Internet and
global IT. This guy knows his stuff (refreshing!):
http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/comment/0,5859,2693472,00.html
By Michael Tiemann
"Microsoft should have sent the Open Source community a big box of candy and dozens of
roses. Open Source software has been the epicenter of some of the greatest
innovations of our
industry -- namely, the Internet. And these innovations have benefited Microsoft
handsomely.
Sound ridiculous? Let me explain. "
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