I don't get it, why are they trying to obliterate something that has less than 3% market share, and that's in mostly in servers. M$ makes more money in the desktop business, I think, so it just doesn't make sense to fight such a miniscule (in market share) opponent.
Either they're completely overwhelmed with a natural instinct to dominate. completely nuts, or know something about the future on Linux that we don't.
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Ballmer: United, we stomp on Linux
Microsoft's taking a leaf out of Linux's book to fight off its open-source rival--it's calling its dedicated band of supporters to arms.
Although the software company cannot compete against Linux on price, the company will use its community of professionals to outsmart the open-source movement, CEO Steve Ballmer told an audience of Microsoft Most Valued Professionals (MVPs) in London on Monday.
Either they're completely overwhelmed with a natural instinct to dominate. completely nuts, or know something about the future on Linux that we don't.
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