Comes vs Microsoft Petition Shows How Microsoft Blocked Linux Sales
Some people wonder why OEM Linux preloads like this didn’t happen sooner. Don’t forget that a couple companies did make small attempts, but were smacked down (PDF warning) by Microsoft:
Microsoft’s Predatory Response to GNU/Linux
142. GNU/Linux is an “open source” operating system that runs on Intel-compatible PCs. Microsoft has targeted the competing operating system by pressuring Intel, as well as various major OEMs such as Dell and Compaq, to boycott Linux. In late 2000, for instance, Microsoft executive Joachim Kempin described his plan of retaliation and coercion to shut down competition from Linux: “I am thinking of hitting the OEM harder than in the past with anti-Linux actions” and will “further try to restrict source code deliveries where possible and be less
gracious when interpreting agreements - again without being obvious about it,” continuing “this will be a delicate dance.”
143. LindowsOS
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Cool!
He even used the same headline that I chose when it made the front page of Digg. The evidence gets around.
Keep up the excellent work on TM. I haven't commented much recently, but I love reading it.