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Microsoft wants to hire an anti Linux Guru
Jan 1, 2010, 12 :05 UTC (16 Talkback[s]) (10081 reads)

[ Thanks to Richard for this link. ]

"Steve Balmer, the CEO of Microsoft gets pretty scared by the success of Linux & other Open Source Software. Microsoft wants to hire a so-called "Linux and Open Office Compete Lead", as the job description in one their recent marketing job ads shows.

""If you’re looking for a new role where you’ll focus on one of the biggest issues that is top of mind for KT and Steve B in “Compete”, build a complete left to right understanding of the subsidiary, have a large amount of executive exposure, build and manage the activities of a v-team of 13 district Linux& Open Office Compete Leads, and develop a broad set of marketing skills and report to a management team committed to development and recognized for high WHI this is the position for you!"

Microsoft wants to hire an anti Linux Guru

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> providing a 360 degree view  The expec ...   Flat MS   
wsd
Jan 1, 2010, 14:25:20
 
Orr, I forgot. De Icaza is already worki ...   The perfect job for Miguel De Icaza   
Shamar
Jan 1, 2010, 16:58:45
 
Unimportant.  Another un-story.  I don&# ...   Unimportant   
The Doctor of Computer Forum\'z
Jan 1, 2010, 18:46:46
 
Wow. In their own words. MS is will try  ...   keep them away with a 10ft pole   
Krazrmazr
Jan 1, 2010, 22:40:30
 
corporations realize linux is past the t ...   MS doesn't realize   
thomas
Jan 1, 2010, 22:48:58
 
> Unimportant.  Another un-story.  I don ...   Re: Unimportant   
Chris
Jan 1, 2010, 22:56:50
 
MS have never had to compete.  Subsequen ...   Re: MS doesn't realize   
Homer
Jan 2, 2010, 00:47:00
 
Oh, I thought you were talking about the ...   Re: Flat MS   
Bob
Jan 2, 2010, 03:29:10
 
All the marketing in the world will not  ...   Hah!   
jim steichen
Jan 2, 2010, 05:41:08
 
"No one likes them" ...lol, that's t ...   Re: Re: MS doesn't realize   
Mark
Jan 2, 2010, 07:46:22
 
> > Unimportant.  Another un-story.  I d ...   Re: Re: Unimportant   
DDahl
Jan 2, 2010, 09:44:37
 
> > > Unimportant.  Another un-story.  I ...   Re: Re: Re: Unimportant   
Chris
Jan 2, 2010, 19:10:18
 
Seems like a very large effort to gain m ...   Re: Re: MS doesn't realize   
JohnLeGuen
Jan 2, 2010, 23:31:46
 
Microsoft should embrace the Open Source ...   MS Should Embrace Open Source   
John W Beall
Jan 3, 2010, 01:13:07
 
> Lovely rant.  So what.  Ah, such a pol ...   Re: Re: Re: Re: Unimportant   
DDahl
Jan 3, 2010, 06:47:38
 
> Seems like a very large effort to gain ...   Re: Re: Re: MS doesn't realize   
blackhole
Jan 3, 2010, 09:34:58
 
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