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Microsoft has acknowledged Linux is competitor.

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by dhcdbd

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Microsoft has acknowledged that Linux is a competitor of some platforms. Most notably in the netbook and server platforms.

http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/313782/microsoft_acknowledges_linux_threat_windows_client

Maybe hardware manufacturers and game developers will pay a little more attention now. On the other hand, it seems that the Linux crowd is fracturing - long time kenal developers leaving because of disagreements with Linus Torvalds.

Whatcha think.

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by charliespencer

"Microsoft has acknowledged that Linux is a competitor of some platforms. Most notably in the netbook and server platforms. ... Maybe hardware manufacturers and game developers will pay a little more attention now."

Few game developers write for netbooks or servers.

by c f usa

IMO if you want to find out the latest and greatest in systems, check out the "recommended system requirements" on the hottest games. You will see it. I know people who run Linux, love it, but the vast majority of them run a program OR keep a dual boot of Windows just to play games.

by larryd4

The giant behemoth called Microsoft is slowlying turning and admiiting that Linux is the competitor.

It validates that Linux is a competitor and means that, the community better get their S**T together..

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