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  1. Comment - WSJ: Microsoft and Novell to Announce Linux Partnership

    (Nov 3, 2006 - 2:04 PM)

    Honestly, what does Microsoft have to lose by switching over to a Linux based kernel? If Vista is the last in-house kernel then that means that MS can use all of those software engineers to focus on their software products a lot more and remain competitive.

    If some Nextgen SUSE-Dows OS becomes Microsofts platform after Vista, then they will already have their foot in the door in almost every market imaginable. It COSTS MS to make these proprietary kernels and the payout is relatively thin in the end when all things are considered. They can still charge the same money AND produce a far superior product more effeciently.

    Will they have to eat some humble pie? Sure, we all remember "That bird will never fly" but then it will be business as usual. Open Source is the way for EVERYONE, even Monopoly Soft.