Thanks to Bill
Longabaugh for this link.
“With each successful installation of Linux and every antitrust
accusation from government lawyers, corporate users are getting
bolder about tossing aside Microsoft’s standard volume licensing
plan and pushing for better deals on the company’s core operating
system and applications products.”
“Of course, it is unlikely that white-hot Linux or an unfriendly
court ruling (short of breaking up the company) will topple
Microsoft’s mammoth empire anytime soon.
“Nevertheless, many IT managers now feel they have the strongest
negotiating position they have had in years as Microsoft fights off
invaders from every angle.”
“… the real ace up IT purchasers’ sleeves is the continued
success of Linux.”