Why Microsoft Should Acquire Linux

Posted by gsh on Feb 26, 2007 8:28 AM EDT
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Alright, I’m going to say this. I think Microsoft should acquire Linux. Now, I understand that Linux is not as independent of an OS as Windows; it’s a movement towards the open environment for applications; therefore, the standard M&A process won’t work.

However, it wouldn’t hurt to acquire the makers of Mandriva, SuSE, Red Hat, Ubuntu and a host of other popular distributions from their corporate or volunteer makers. Trust me; it’s only for the better.

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I laughed out loud. MS should acquire Linus? Aladdin_Sane 17 2,419 Feb 27, 2007 11:29 AM
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