MS Linux to ship in November

SpinnerSpinner Birmingham, UK
edited July 2003 in Science & Tech
Microsoft's long await Linux release is almost upon us, with just a few months to go, Microsoft have once again got the computing world on the edge of its seat.
Microsoft Linux provides all the power of the Linux Operating System with the ease of use you've come to expect from Microsoft Products.

Microsoft Linux brings a new level of productivity to Linux, without sacrificing flexibility, performance, and control. In addition to features like My Home Directory and My Configuration, Microsoft Linux contains greatly improved support for Web and Enterprise development.

The official MS Linux site:
http://www.mslinux.org/

Comments

  • ShortyShorty Manchester, UK Icrontian
    edited July 2003
    WOW!!... what "features" this has :eek:
    Why Upgrade To Microsoft Linux?

    Internet Integration: You can now connect directly to the Web from anywhere on your computer through the new MSN Daemon -- no more hassling with pppd -- and use the Internet Xplorer browser to surf to any file or directory on your computer.

    More Swap Space: Microsoft Linux provides an average of 28 percent more swap space, thanks to a feature called IntelliSwap that enables more efficient use of your hard drive.

    Faster Applications: Microsoft Linux loads your most frequently used applications up to 36 percent faster, thanks to GUILT's? new type-ahead command-line features.

    Microsoft Linux Update: is a Web site that makes it easy to download the latest software updates for your specific computer. No more untarring and gunzipping problems thanks to new Graphical Point-And-Click RPM Management.

    Supports Current and New Generation Hardware: Microsoft Linux supports all the hardware devices you now run on your current Linux installation, plus it supports a new generation of hardware that includes Plug-and-Play For Linux? devices--which make adding and removing peripherals a snap.

    Automatic Computer Maintenance: The Maintenance Daemon (scand) in Microsoft Linux helps you quickly set up a routine of automatic tune-up activities that keep your computer running in top form.

    Troubleshooting Daemon: Microsoft Linux includes a new Troubleshooting Daemon (crapd) that help you zero in on a solution if you ever have a problem.

    Support Services: Microsoft is proud to announce a new MS Linux support line, available 24 hours a day, 6 days a week to assist you with any problems you may have installing or using MS Linux. Just call 1-900-MS-LINUX.

    How do I get MS Linux?

    We are now offering the MS Linux Introductory CD at a special introductory price of only $249.99 (plus shipping and handling), if you order before it ships.

    They even keep with the GPL initiative :eek:
    MS Linux is released under the provisions of the Gates Private License, which means you can freely use this Software on a single machine without warranty after having paid the purchase price and annual renewal fees.

    ;)
  • QCHQCH Ancient Guru Chicago Area - USA Icrontian
    edited July 2003
    Sweet... I'm converting all my user's PC to this. WOW the reliablity issue in themselves make me want to transition over.

    I'll never be out of a job then.... It would be nice to see Linux break as often as PC's do now.:aol:
  • Straight_ManStraight_Man Geeky, in my own way Naples, FL Icrontian
    edited July 2003
    Very funny..... :) Nice satirical site-- note the OSDN site links, those are the real Linux and OS links.
  • qparadoxqparadox Vancouver, BC
    edited July 2003
    Its about 3 years late, but still a good laugh :D
  • danball1976danball1976 Wichita Falls, TX
    edited July 2003
    Take a look at this;D :

    What others are saying:

    "They want me to be a whore!"
    -- Linus Torvalds.

    "I don't remember agreeing to that."
    -- Janet Reno
  • SpinnerSpinner Birmingham, UK
    edited July 2003
    qparadox said
    Its about 3 years late, but still a good laugh :D

    Yeah, I realise it's been around for a while, but I imagined there was a few people who hadn't seen it.
  • TheLostSwedeTheLostSwede Trondheim, Norway Icrontian
    edited July 2003
    Ms Linux=Miss Linux?;D
  • Straight_ManStraight_Man Geeky, in my own way Naples, FL Icrontian
    edited July 2003
    Or MS'd Linux, which is a contradiction in terms.
  • maxanonmaxanon Montreal
    edited July 2003
    Woah, that was a blast from the past. It kinda like those e-mail attachments that you remember sending years ago.
  • CreepCreep Hell Icrontian
    edited July 2003
    This says it all!
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