1. Feb 28th, 2007

    Dear Valued Customer …

    Dear Valued Customer,

    Thank you for submitting your suggestion. Our suggestion box is always open for you.

    We understand that you would like to rm -rf /windows, or at least rm -rf /crapware. Unfortunately, we do not understand what either of these means, and are unable to assist you at this time.

    Rest assure that we are listening to your concerns, and are working together with our partners to secure a future in which we can offer you machines pre-loaded with Microsoft Linux at no extra savings for you.

    Once again, thank you for your suggestion, and have a nice day.

    P.S: As a courtesy, our service department would like to remind you that replacing the operating system on your machine voids your warranty.

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    1. Mar 2nd, 2007

      apotheon

      . . . apropos of what?

      Y’know, “rm -rf” has always looked just slightly obscene to me. I don’t really know why.

      Until this MS/Novell deal, I’d always thought Microsoft was more likely to get into the BSD business than the Linux business. It’s looking like Microsoft might be getting ready to move into the Linux field instead, now. Go figure.

    2. Mar 2nd, 2007

      Assaf

      apropos this.

      The people at Microsoft I talked to were upfront about their Linux strategy. I’ll sum it up in three words. Follow the money.

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