eWeek: Linux, Open Source Remain Thorns in Microsoft’s Side

“Linux and open-source software remain high on the list of core
threats to Microsoft’s business going forward.

“In an analyst and press teleconference to discuss the Redmond
software maker’s fourth-quarter and full fiscal 2003 financial
results on Thursday, Microsoft’s chief financial officer John
Connors outlined the five largest risks and drivers to Microsoft’s
business going forward.

“‘The general economic environment is risk and driver number
one, Linux and non-commercial software is risk number two. Growing
new billings against a large base in a tight spend environment is
number three, litigation is generally a fourth risk and, finally,
executing with excellence on multiple fronts is the last risk,’ he
said…”

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