ZDNet Australia: Will Microsoft Buy Red Hat?

[ Thanks to berguson for this link. ]

"OK. So anti-trust lawyers would have a field day but consider this--the software giant is on an official spending spree and this is the best time to spread its wings ... to become the Coca-Cola of the IT industry.

"Like most successful companies in the FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) world, the Coca-Cola Company has been extremely effective at diversifying both its brands and target audience..."

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