Microsoft can't succeed in killing free software..
Posted by: Anonymous Coward
on March 30, 2007 12:59 AM
...because free software is like bastard children of a conquering army. They *will* happen, no matter what anti-fraternization rules are enacted.
Microsoft crushed their enemies, saw them driven before them, and heard the lamentation of their women. It was what is best in life. Then they harvested the spoils, and moved on to greener battles. Behind them, though, children grew strong in the burnt and rocky landscape that Microsoft left behind. They banded together, not out of desire for comeraderie, but out of necessity. They became nomads, calling no company or hardware platform their home, because, if they did, and prospered, the ravening hordes *would* return.
Now the band of nomads is strong, and resentful. The conquerors fought their last great battle years ago, against a force some thought irresistable, called the Feds. They won, and since then have grown fat and complacent. Their scalp locks are touched with gray, and their hands are no longer sure and quick with their weapons. The nomads are discovering that they don't even need to re-conquer. When they ride over the horizon, Microsofts subjects defect, and ride under the Open banner. The orphans of war need do nothing, except watch as the lion grows old and dull of tooth, and wait for squabbles within to tear Microsoft apart.
Open tribes, fear no conquering army; only you can stop your own ascension. Greed, complacency, envy and desire to dominate are your enemies, not Microsoft.
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Microsoft can't succeed in killing free software..
Posted by: Anonymous Coward on March 30, 2007 12:59 AMMicrosoft crushed their enemies, saw them driven before them, and heard the lamentation of their women. It was what is best in life. Then they harvested the spoils, and moved on to greener battles. Behind them, though, children grew strong in the burnt and rocky landscape that Microsoft left behind. They banded together, not out of desire for comeraderie, but out of necessity. They became nomads, calling no company or hardware platform their home, because, if they did, and prospered, the ravening hordes *would* return.
Now the band of nomads is strong, and resentful. The conquerors fought their last great battle years ago, against a force some thought irresistable, called the Feds. They won, and since then have grown fat and complacent. Their scalp locks are touched with gray, and their hands are no longer sure and quick with their weapons. The nomads are discovering that they don't even need to re-conquer. When they ride over the horizon, Microsofts subjects defect, and ride under the Open banner. The orphans of war need do nothing, except watch as the lion grows old and dull of tooth, and wait for squabbles within to tear Microsoft apart.
Open tribes, fear no conquering army; only you can stop your own ascension. Greed, complacency, envy and desire to dominate are your enemies, not Microsoft.
Geek Unorthodox
PS Apologies to Conan the Cimmerian
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