In response, in order to ensure profit is protected for new releases of Windows, Microsoft will be releasing a new mandatory version of Windows code named "Guido". It will include a 6'4" 340 pound "Collector" who will be present every time you install new software/hardware to ensure that you abide by the software license agreement and product warantee renewal guidelines. This will serve as a cautionary measure to gaurantee profits until the next version, code named "Cochran" can be released, which will include it's own lawyer.
I do realize this is your attempt at sarcasm.
In response, in order to ensure profit is protected for new releases of Windows,
Since the article clearly states that the Linux platform is replacing SGI workstations running Irix, Microsoft has neither gained nor lost here. They were never in the game. With this in mind, there is little likelihood MS would feel the need to take any action to protect a licensing investment they never had.
Are you just one of those anti-MS guys that thinks they're out to rule the world and needs to chirp in even when it's not relevant?