Re: [SLE] Microsoft backs Novell's Linux platform

Peter Van Lone wrote:
On 11/3/06, Matthew Stringer <qube@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Having both software vendors co-operating with each other can only be a
benefit to myself and the customers.

exactly

You people are absolutely clueless. Look at Microsoft's history with 'partnering' with other companies. Only Microsoft wins in the end.


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Until later, Geoffrey

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temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
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