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bits.blogs.nytimes.com - 12/1/2008

A Microsoft Veteran Embraces Open Source

— bits.blogs.nytimes.com — In a new book, Microsoft veteran Keith Curtis argues that open source is the future of software... and his former employer is "toast." (more) A Microsoft Veteran Embraces Open Source

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blogs.zdnet.com - 12/3/2008

Microsoft disparages open-source TCO with year-old case study

— blogs.zdnet.com — On December 3, Microsoft issued a press release entitled "Microsoft Gives Businesses Lower TCO Versus Hidden Costs... of Open Source." The message: Open source software costs businesses more than Office and other closed-source Microsoft products. (more) Microsoft disparages open-source TCO with year-old case ...

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blogs.zdnet.com - 12/4/2008

Open source does not need new buzzwords

— blogs.zdnet.com — At Springsource’s winter getaway this week, Forrester Research vice president John Rymer coined a clever new term... to make the open source argument. Lean software. Lean as opposed to bloated. Pieces as opposed to an integrated whole. Why ... (more) Open source does not need new buzzwords

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• hiveminded

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  I love Ballmer calling open source "un-American". Piracy must therefore be "Terrorism" and Freeware the work of "Communists", hahah.

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• galaga

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  I think someone should start the Terrorist Pirate Communist party. Sounds fun!

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