Fighting Linux the Microsoft way (iTnews)

[Posted August 22, 2002 by cook]

The Australian publication iTnews covers various strategies used by Microsoft to convince its customers not to switch to Linux. "At Fusion 2002, Microsofts partners and resellers forum, principal technology specialist for Microsoft, Mark OShea, outlined strategies for fending off the Linux threat. OShea highlighted to the assembled resellers, recent research by IDC showing Windows to be cheaper to maintain and manage despite Linuxs perceived lower acquisition cost." Thanks to Con Zymaris.

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