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"Microsoft takes on the free world", and loses (a commentary)
Wed, 16/05/2007 - 11:30 — Triss GraySubmitted by libervisco on Mon, 2007-05-14 18:47.
An article that has recently been published by the Fortune magazine and through CNNMoney.com called "Microsoft takes on the free world" is one I would regard as historic. In three pages it clearly and honestly describes what is happening between Microsoft and the Free Software movement revealing certain points which are rarely seen in the mainstream media. After reading the article one can't be too confident that Microsoft will succeed, which inspires confidence to the opposite; that the Free Software revolution is imminent.
This is an inspired commentary on the article and issues that it describes, emphasizing certain points. read more »
Another article from the little geek corner in babylonia 
I admit computers and software and multimedia may not be the most important stones on the path to a "better world", but (the battle against software-) patents and availability of free software (mainly as in free speech here) are certainly elements that, in my opnion, contribute towards personal freedom.
Open source/free software is (like online multimedia, see my previous post) an evolution where the older companies in the field have troubles dealing with, but will need to learn to deal with in order to secure their own continued existance. Free/Open source software is way more then the age old linux-vs-windows "battle": it is about freedom, the freedom to have a choice.
