Rick Sivernell wrote: > > On Tue, 29 Jan 2002 09:02:44 -0500 > Bruce Marshall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Tuesday 29 January 2002 7:45 am, Joel Hammer wrote: > > > This is really interesting. MS is taking linux seriously. This means that > > > we will see increasing incompatibility between MS and linux software, > > > like samba. Just minor stuff, but enuf to make using a samba server not > > > worth the trouble. And, expect to see more problems in translating MS > > > documents into non-MS software, too. > > > > > > Why not. There are billions of dollars at stake. > > > > > > > Snip
Is it possible it could go the other way. Simply absorb Linux by making M$ applications easier to run in Linux with just enough M$ Proprietary script to keep from running afoul of the GNU when you sell it. With enough resources you could run the small companies specializing in this type of software out of business and force Linux to become dependent on M$. Before snorting ridiculous ask yourself what would you or someone else pay for a Linux compatible version of M$ word or Excel how many copies of Wine are sold each year? Hell! Gates has enough resources to even develop a M$ version of Linux based on the Caldera Greed model. As long as the profits come to M$ it should be a matter of indifference if a server is running Win, 2K, Xp, Nt or WinLinux. And if the thing has the usual M$ security caverns it would be Linux who would take the knocks. Lee _______________________________________________ Linux-users mailing list - http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Archives,and Digests are located at the above URL.
