Most welcome news indeed. First, Linux must be doing something right if it's got the Beast running scared. Secondly, wouldn't it be ironic if it turned out that the X-Crox was their undoing? And it may very well be. MS is so blinded by its own hubris and arrogance that they may indeed throw too much money at this project, only to have it blow up right in their faces.
That's what I'd like to see: Gates and/or Ballmer broke, destitute, and spending the rest of their days standing by highway exit ramps holding up a piece of cardboard reading: "Will trade Win XP activations for food"
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Live Free or Die: Linux
Their fundamental design flaws are completely concealed by their superficial design flaws.