Microsoft to offer Linux software

Reuters via CNN ^ | December 10, 2002 | Reuters

[canuck_conservative]

The Market drags Microsoft, kicking and screaming, into the future.

[demlosers]

Penguin Ping.

[Pyrion]

I wonder if Microsoft will honor the GNU license and provide its source code free-of-charge...

When hell freezes over...

[dennisw]

If this pans out, and that's a big if, Microsoft has some kind of bastardized Trojan horse Linux in the wings that will be used to destroy the real Linux.

[jimtorr]

""Microsoft has some kind of bastardized Trojan horse Linux in the wings that will be used to destroy the real Linux.""

That was my first thought when I saw the headline. That's exactly what they are trying to do to Sun and JAVA.

[rdb3]

The Penguin Ping.

Wanna be Penguified? Just holla!

Got root?

[HiTech RedNeck]

[canuck_conservative]

Yeah, if you want to see the "source code", see post #2 here:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/797424/posts

What a laugh!

[HiTech RedNeck]

Count on it, Gates and atty's have figured out a way around this if they are going to start offering Linux. My guess is: it will be a Winux that allows both Linux and Windows applications to run simultaneously on a Palladium box. The Linux piece will be open source but the interface will heavily involve the Fritz module and that's hardware.

[RippleFire]

BUMP

[demlosers]

#include "EULA.h"
#include "NSA_libraries.h"
#include "Version_obsolecence.h"

char make_prog_look_big(2000000000);

main () {

if (detect_LINUX())
freeze;
if (detect_cache())
disable_cache();
if (fast_CPU())
set_wait_states(lots);

set_mouse(speed, very_slow);
set_mouse(action, jumpy);
set_mouse(reaction, sometimes);
set_icons(ugly);

display(Windoews_XP_Splash_screen);

while (1) {
sleep(5);
get_user_input();
sleep(5);
act_on_user_input();
sleep(5);
switch ( detect_condition() ) {
case NEW_WINDOEWS_VERSION_AVAILABLE:
trash_registry();
break;
case NEW_EULA_AVAILABLE:
trash_registry();
break;
case NORMAL:
system_memory = open("a:\swp0001.swp", O_CREATE);
break;
case IMPORTANT_WORD_DOCUMENT:
crash(BLUE_SCREEN_OF_DEATH);
break;
case PLAYING_MP3_FILE:
download("http://riaa.com/hollywood/fatcat/copyprotection.exe");
break;
case RUNNING_BENCHMARK:
adjust_time(APPEAR_SHORTER);
continue;
case LOOMING_MICROSHAFT_STOCK_OFFERING:
generate_document(ANALYST_RECOMMENDATION);
continue;
case RANDOM:
generate_error_number(RANDOM);
display_error_box();
freeze;
continue;
default:
download("http://www.microshaft.com/free/todaysvirus.exe");
}
}
return(trashed_system);
}

I think the code should be repeated here. It's a riot LOL!

[Clara Lou]

I've just ordered Mandrake 9.0 and a removable hard drive. I know nothing about Linux, but I'm ready to get away from Microsoft. Please explain: What is "Penguin"?

[RedBloodedAmerican]

Market drags? Huh? You silly cannucks.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

You have the Penguin, the Joker and the Riddler. Chose carefully, grasshopper.

[ChadGore]

Note: This is vaporware.

[rdb3]

Please explain: What is Penguin?

The Penguin's name is Tux. He's the Linux mascot.

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[Clara Lou]

Thanks! Tux beats the heck out of that Windows logo. I choose the Penguin, red.

[hchutch]

Looks like they'll be offering applications...

Underestimating Bill Gates is like underestimating George W. Bush. Those who underestimate either person will LOSE big time. Just ask those who have...

[rdb3]

Underestimating Bill Gates is like underestimating George W. Bush.

No one's misunderestimating Gates. I just find it shocking that Microsoft will offer proggies for Linux.

So, since people love to say that Linux-users/companies are communist/socialist, does Gates offering proggies for Linux make him a commie or socialist?

I wonder...

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