In this respect, I would think he is right.To most people, the only computer they or have runs on Windows and despite its short comings they feel they have no alternative. If they can get wind of something called linux then maybe they will come to trust it.
On Wed, Oct 22, 2003 at 10:39:32AM +0300, Kiggundu Mukasa wrote: > http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid1_gci932906,00.html > The rivalry between Microsoft Windows and Linux comes down to the basic > question of whom customers should trust, according to Microsoft CEO > Steve Ballmer. > > "Ballmer on Tuesday acknowledged Microsoft turned its focus to matters > such as patch management 'probably later than we should have,' but > claimed that Microsoft has made dramatic strides in its Trustworthy > Computing efforts, while users can question the quality of Linux > security patches............... > -- > **************** ***************************** > Kiggundu Mukasa # Computer Network Consultancy### > KYM-NET LTD. # Intranets & Internet Solutions# > Plot 80 Kanjokya Street > P.O. Box 173 Kampala, Uganda > Tel: +256 77 972255 > +256 71 221141 > Fax: +256 31 262122 > ************************************************************************* -- - Kenneth - I dont pretend to know more than I do. I try to learn that which I dont know - --------------------------------------------- This service is hosted on the Infocom network http://www.infocom.co.ug
