Microsoft Says Linux on Desktops Would Hurt Growth

[PostCode]

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp.'s MSFT.O Chief Financial Officer John Connors said on Wednesday that the software giant's future growth would be hurt if the rival Linux operating system was to make inroads onto desktop computers.

Although Microsoft commands the desktop market with its Windows operating system running on nearly all of the world's personal computers, it is competing neck-to-neck with Linux in the market for servers, which manage computer networks.

Microsoft Says Linux on Desktops Would Hurt Growth


I spent my money on something I can actually use.

 

[HomeLAN]

Well, what are they gonna say? That it's a viable alternative to $100 licensing on each and every desktop?

In fact, they're going further. According to today WSJ, they're launching a massive lobbying and public policy campaign aimed at persuading the gov't not to go the Linux route.

 

[Nixy]

I say we squash microsoft!