Posted by: Anonymous
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on October 20, 2007 07:43 PM
Don't be so sure. Because Linux can be split into three components. the kernel, the desktop and the Window manager, there is not very much stopping Microsoft using say the Kernel, and providing it's own X11 and window manager which would be totally closed, Thus keeping their treasured IP.
They could also expand into the Linux market for business with a Microsoft Linux version of Office that would only run on their version of the os This would maintain their monopoly, and they could eventually cut the resource hungry Windows lines for business and concentrate on Office and other markets where they are making money.
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Re: Where does Linux go from here?
Posted by: Anonymous [ip: 91.106.217.92] on October 20, 2007 07:43 PMThey could also expand into the Linux market for business with a Microsoft Linux version of Office that would only run on their version of the os This would maintain their monopoly, and they could eventually cut the resource hungry Windows lines for business and concentrate on Office and other markets where they are making money.
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