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Linux will help MS in long run.

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by gleninger

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Linux won't go away. That seems to be evident with news about more & more organizations switching over to it.

MS will have to start revising their licensing & fee structures along with easing up on the availability of some of their source code. The last being evidenced by the concession to China, which I personally don't agree with. But seeing as how Bill Gates is no fool, he must have something up his sleeve.

Yes, change is inevitable & it looks like the Penguin is stirring up the nest with its stability & open source concept.

Anyone?

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by rizwan yahya

i think ms doesn't need to woory about its revenue beacuse linux is way behind, ms have a strong market position, only those people are switching to linux who are more techinical persons. it will take five to ten years for ms to scare with linux andmay be the technology than be changed very much.

by vegatecgroup

Linux was supposed to be the giant killer, but has turned out to be the bridesmaid. Linux boxes are usually used in conjunction with MS boxes. However we shall see what Lindows does. It is going to take a wholesale change in attitude for most peopleto give up completely on MS. MS's commanding lead in the market is tough to beat at any level. Trust me the Chinese are not stupid. I have worked with them for years and one thing they will not tolerate is deceptive practices. Bill better not try topull the wool over their eyes. Him and his OS will be on the outside looking in. They have the government control to stop your product right at the entrance gate.

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