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:The Cold Numbers of Microsoft's Netbook/Linux Nightmare
The Cold Numbers of Microsoft's Netbook/Linux Nightmare
Feb 13, 2009, 13 :31 UTC (7 Talkback[s]) (7433 reads)

"In this analysis we make the case that the rise of netbooks does not bode well for the company. For the first time, Linux is not only a real threat but is whacking MSFT’s bottom line. Long term, Microsoft's OS business model is threatened.

"This is part 1 of a two part series. This portion will cover the rise of netbooks and Linux market share. The second piece will cover XP's cannibalization of Vista sales and the more abstract but very real existential threat posed by netbooks. Look for it next week."

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Microsoft loses 3 ways with Linux netboo ...   M$ loses in other ways too   
reformer
Feb 13, 2009, 18:02:31
 
He made a comment directly to this story ...   I wondered where darryl went...   
Wayne
Feb 13, 2009, 19:44:20
 
I would be surprised if WinXP's OEM  ...   Re: M$ loses in other ways too   
Zartan
Feb 13, 2009, 20:16:36
 
Because MS had to delay XP end of life f ...   A conservative 30%   
Jimmy the Geek
Feb 14, 2009, 02:22:16
 
 He made a comment directly to this stor ...   Re: I wondered where darryl went...   
GreyGeek
Feb 15, 2009, 03:42:51
 
when Microsoft supplies them:90% - Windo ...   You have to suspect the percentages ...   
GreyGeek
Feb 15, 2009, 03:52:13
 
Microsoft will also loose out on applica ...   Re: M$ loses in other ways too   
Tom Wickline
Feb 15, 2009, 06:49:20
 
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