[LINK] Google to ditch Microsoft Windows

[Anthony Hornby]

This particular justification yes, absolutely.
However, over time if Apple and Microsoft couldn't compete with
open(ish), "free" operating systems universally available at near zero
cost - or were painted into a special needs corner I can't see Google
shedding any tears.

That's all I was trying to say, perhaps drifting a little off topic
while doing so.

Sorry for not being more focused ;-)

Regards Anthony


On 3 June 2010 09:04, Ivan Trundle <ivan at itrundle.com> wrote:
>
> On 03/06/2010, at 9:15 AM, Anthony Hornby wrote:
>
>> In that light it works for them to undermine Microsoft, Apple and
>> everyone else that wants to sell and tightly control operating systems
>> and any closed product eco-systems surrounding them.
>
> I disagree. If you read the articles from Google, it's not about tightly-controlled operating systems, it's about security.
>
> They are happy for their staff to choose either Macs of Linux machines, but their 20,000-licence Windows option will no longer be supported.
>
> iT
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