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'Microsoft code-sharing may not sway clients' | |
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| Time: 13:45 EST/18:45 GMT | News Source: Associated Press | Posted By: Todd Richardson | ||
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In a global battle for customers, Microsoft is betting that giving governments a peek at its underlying code for Windows operating systems will keep them from straying to open-source software alternatives, such as Linux. But some analysts said that the company's initiative alone might not be enough to hold onto those wavering between Microsoft's proprietary Windows and open-source software, in which the underlying code could be downloaded for free. Also, because developers can share, improve and redistribute open-source code, some contend it is safer from attack than Microsoft's technology - a claim the software behemoth disputes. | ||
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| #1 By 3653 (63.162.177.140) at 1/16/2003 2:06:38 PM |
| why it was just last month that the media said this one issue would decide the fate of the world. and now it doesn't really matter. |
| #2 By 7390 (63.211.44.114) at 1/16/2003 2:24:28 PM |
| I am sure that giving mom and pop the source code for how Windows uses NTFS will make their lives complete |
| #3 By 135 (208.50.206.187) at 1/16/2003 9:58:17 PM |
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'Microsoft code-sharing may not sway clients'
But then again, it may sway clients, or I might have a dragon in my garage. Notice again how the word used is 'may'... |
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