Microsoft spreads Windows source code

TheLostSwedeTheLostSwede Trondheim, Norway Icrontian
edited August 2003 in Science & Tech
Microsoft said on Thursday it had given a dozen national governments access to its Windows source code in its battle to win lucrative public sector contracts and muffle mounting hype over rival software Linux.

Microsoft said 12 countries, including Austria, Russia, China and the UK, had entered into the new deals, with another 35 in negotiation, since the program started in January.




http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104_2-5058111.html

Am i dreaming or?

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  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited August 2003
    I suppose we should be expecting a new version of Windows from China?

    Windows <font color=red>CE</font>
    Communist Edition

    And then they'll introduce the <font color=orange>P</font><font color=blue>l</font><font color=red>u</font><font color=green>s</font>! pack, which really stands for:

    Partial Liberty; Uncompletely So! Pack
  • TheLostSwedeTheLostSwede Trondheim, Norway Icrontian
    edited August 2003
    Thrax said
    I suppose we should be expecting a new version of Windows from China?

    Windows <font color=red>CE</font>
    Communist Edition

    And then they'll introduce the <font color=orange>P</font><font color=blue>l</font><font color=red>u</font><font color=green>s</font>! pack, which really stands for:

    Partial Liberty; Uncompletely So! Pack
    ;D;D;D:thumbsup:
  • TemplarTemplar You first.
    edited August 2003
    Thrax said
    I suppose we should be expecting a new version of Windows from China?

    Windows <font color=red>CE</font>
    Communist Edition

    And then they'll introduce the <font color=orange>P</font><font color=blue>l</font><font color=red>u</font><font color=green>s</font>! pack, which really stands for:

    Partial Liberty; Uncompletely So! Pack

    CE is already out on some PDAs. :D The insurrection has already begun under our very eyes :o
  • edited August 2003
    comon guys communism isnt that bad once u get past the militaristic governments, faulty economy, aggresive leaders, and stupidity of the people......sounds alot like the united states :rolleyes:
  • GargGarg Purveyor of Lincoln Nightmares Icrontian
    edited August 2003
    LITTLE RED COOK BOOK! LITTLE RED COOK BOOK!

    - Eddie Izzard, Dress To Kill.

    The ability to quote is a suitable replacement for wisdom.

    - Thrax, former sig.
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