Dear List; In response to this latest garbage from Microsoft, and having a
pretty good understanding of their standard FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt)
policy, I can see why you might think that this latest attack on Linux
deserves a response. However, having also attended the LinuxExpo Montreal
during the last 2 days, I'd like to suggest that you hold off for a few
months. Several new technologies were announced at this Expo that will soon
have a throat-choking effect on Steve, Bill and the Redmond Boys. A few
companies that appeared to be their allies, have been ticked off enough to
begin their own counter-attacks. Some of these will come in the form of new
OPEN SOURCE software from unexpected places which will revolutionize the
server/cluster industry, and some from old friends in the Linux industry that
will quite simply kick the hot air out of Microsoft. The gloves are off. And
there's gonna be a fight. Unfortunately, It's a gunfight, and Microsoft will
be bringing a pea-shooter.
All we have to do is respond with the truth, and let the big boys duke it out.
Like the man said, "In the end, there can be only one" ! I know for a fact
that Microsoft won't be left standing when the smoke clears!
Dan
