Posts by John C

Windows XP Mode: Certify like you mean it

Double Trouble?

Double the software updates, double the p0wnage.

Microsoft cries netbook victory against Linux

Owning >90% of desktops is not enough

In Australia I could not buy a Linux based Eee 901 in the retail stores. I had to order it online and wait weeks for delivery.

Why?

Because OEMS have a business relationship to maintain with Microsoft - which means keeping Linux out the major retailer's stores.

and

Because owning >90% of desktops is not enough for Microsoft. Witness the latest MS Apple-bashing ads in the US. Apple have 8% of desktops at most. Wow - what a threat! Linux has perhaps 2% although its hard to tell. Wow - what a threat!