Mr. Picklesworth
January 15th, 2009, 03:41 PM
That Comes vs. Microsoft case is great :)
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13505_3-10142727-16.html
This is quite interesting. It's rather effective proof that Microsoft is indeed somewhat afraid of Linux to the point that they'll poach developers. 2001, though, so Balmer has probably figured out the community part at this point.
I would love to know what he means about "cultural alignment." I can guess (and it sounds really creepy!), but there is probably another document detailing their specific (shattered?) dreams.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13505_3-10142727-16.html
This is quite interesting. It's rather effective proof that Microsoft is indeed somewhat afraid of Linux to the point that they'll poach developers. 2001, though, so Balmer has probably figured out the community part at this point.
I would love to know what he means about "cultural alignment." I can guess (and it sounds really creepy!), but there is probably another document detailing their specific (shattered?) dreams.