Confusion over .NET

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Author: JT Smith

AustralianIT.com reports that Microsoft’s .NET internet strategy is not clearly defined, and it seems to be
driven largely by fear of rivals’ similar strategies, according to Forrester
Research analyst Carl Howe.

The software giant is using a variant of its well-known FUD (fear, uncertainty and
doubt) tactics to avoid being “Netscaped”, Forrester’s e-business infrastructure
research director said.