Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] Re: [MLUG] Sun, Microsoft Pact Viewed As'Unholy Alliance' Against Linux, IBM

[Mike Miller <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On Sat, 3 Apr 2004, Michael wrote:

> I think their main fear is that if they let Linux conquer the server
> market it'll prove the validness of opensource.

I can see that.  They do express contempt for open source and especially
for the GPL.


> Linux is already making major improvements towards the desktop so if
> Linux gains a strong enough support on the server then it'll be more
> likely to be accepted for corporate desktops. If people need Linux
> desktop knowledge for work they'll start using it at home more.

I've been reading more and more lately about corporations moving everyone
to Linux on the desktop to save money.  Workers usually use only a few
apps and they don't care about the OS.


> If Linux gains even 25% of the desktop market then apps, drivers, and
> most importantly games will be written with Linux versions. If that
> happens Microsoft has lost it's desktop monopoly. A nasty domino effect.

Yes!  That's going to be great!


> I wish I could help move you from Solaris to Linux. That sounds like a
> fun project.

I think most of it should be easy.  I should just sit down someday and
figure out what I need.  One silly thing that's slowing me down:  I'm used
to using the calendar program on Solaris.  What does Linux have?  (we
might start a separate thread on this, if you want to answer)


> I don't think China is effecting the monopoly much now.. but if they
> begin using Linux in mass they'll effect what other software and
> hardware works with Linux. That would effect the Microsoft monopoly
> everywhere.

Now I understand.  I think it's happening in India too, so MS has really
tried to work with them.  I don't think it will work.  India will also go
to Linux as will all of the third world, or so it seems to me.  Think
about it -- Linux is better and it's free.  So MS Windows works better
with devices like digital cameras, but we're talking about people who
can't afford such things.  So they'll go with Linux.  Hmm... If the
Chinese don't use the devices, we won't be making device drivers for them!
I hope they use lots of devices!

Mike
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