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Balancing Linux and Microsoft (NY Times)

[Posted September 9, 2002 by ris]

The NY Times covers Bruce Perens' departure from HP. "After the merger with Compaq, Hewlett also became the largest vendor of Linux-based server computers, ahead of Dell Computer and I.B.M. Yet Hewlett's bet on Linux still pales compared with its reliance on Microsoft. And after the merger, it was mainly former Compaq executives who took senior positions overseeing the Linux business." (Registration required) Thanks to Jim Turley

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