__/ [ Ian Hilliard ] on Wednesday 15 November 2006 18:02 \__
> Doug Mentohl wrote:
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>> Microsoft chief positions Longhorn as mainframe and Unix killer
>> Posted by David Fearon in Barcelona at 2:10PM, Tuesday 14th November
>> 2006
>>
>> IT Forum, Barcelona: Windows will not only dominate the desktop, but
>> every area of business infrastructure, according to a leading
>> Microsoft executive.
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/yemnwc
>>
>
http://www.itpro.co.uk/news/97964/microsoft-chief-positions-longhorn-as-mainframe-and-unix-killer.html
>
> The term is "Wishful Thinking". The truth is rather different.
NT better UNIXn than UNIX? Lo and behold. It's still around.
I particularly like the fact that they mention UNIX but not GNU/Linux.
Is Free Software the future of India? Steve Ballmer CEO of Microsoft
answers...
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| Taking care not to use the word(s) "Free software", Mr Ballmer
| conceded that a number of revenue streams including those by
| selling hardware, internet connectivity and software are important.
| He went on to say, "As rich and good be bridging the digital divide,
| software companies should look forward to three or four sources of
| income. Many revenues for software companies will come from not any
| one thing but will include subscription fees, lower cost hardware,
| advertising and of course traditional transaction (read
| proprietary software)". He does agree that "prices must come
| down" though it was plain to see him take care not to use the word
| "FREE" in his answer.
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http://linuxhelp.blogspot.com/2006/11/is-free-software-future-of-india-steve.html
Notice the fact that the show was /ABOUT/ /FREE/ /SOFTWARE/.
Linux: that thing Microsoft spend $billions on hiding.
Best wishes,
Roy
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