[LINK] RH Proposes to Enhance MS Settlement Offer By Providing OSS to All USA School Districts

[Rick Welykochy]

<http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/011120/202744_1.html>

   "While we applaud Microsoft for raising the idea of helping poorer schools as part
    of the penalty phase of their conviction for monopolistic practices, we do not think
    that the remedy should be a mechanism by which Microsoft can further extend its monopoly,"
    said Matthew Szulik, CEO of Red Hat.

Hmmm ... I find it incredible that the US Dept of Justice would even consider an
offer from MS to inflict itself upon US schools. It seems to be a thinly veiled ploy
to extend its monopoly, closer to the cradle this time than the grave.

-rickw




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