[LINK] How can Microsoft stop us hating them?

[Stilgherrian]

On 13/12/07 8:59 PM, "Brendan Scott" <brendansweb at optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>> What do you think about Microsoft, and how would you like to see them
>> change? Can you think they can do it?
> 
> It seems like an odd question.  What does "us" have to gain?

Depends which "us" you mean. :)

That said, whether it's something we like or not, Microsoft currently
provides a significant proportion of the software infrastructure which runs
this planet. Because of that, and because of their significant market- and
mind-share, they'll continue to be a major player for some time to come.

So, since they're one of The Big Boys, I reckon that "we" (for some value of
"we") have an interest in how they conduct themselves, how they change in
the future, and how they communicate with us.

Or am I mis-reading the question?

(Thanks, BTW, for all the other comments, here and privately Still
digesting.)

Stil


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