LinuxWorld: Microsoft's Ballmer: "Linux Requires Our Concentrated Focus and Attention"

[ Thanks to Nicholas Donovan for this link. ]

"In a company-wide memo sent yesterday, Steve Ballmer called on Microsoft's 50,000-plus employees around the world to keep a very close eye on Linux and open source as a growing threat to the Redmond, WA-based company.

"Some key extracts from the memo:

"'IBM's endorsement of Linux has added credibility and an illusion of support and accountability, although the reality is there is no 'center of gravity...'"

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