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Re: [News] Microsoft Tried $3-Play Against Linux Before (and Failed)

On Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:02:26 -0700, John Locke wrote:

> It looks like the Munich LInux migration plan is back on track..got
> sidelined for awhile because of patent concerns:
> http://news.zdnet.co.uk/software/0,1000000121,39171380,00.htm

Did you look at the date of that article?  It's almost 3 years ago.

> Linux is a ery attractive option to local governments in Europe that
> are strapped for cash...why put money in Microsoft's pocket if you 
> don't have to ?

Because it will likely cost MORE not to?  Look at Munich, they're spending
almost 3x what the Microsoft solution would have cost them.

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