IBM Puts $100M Behind Linux Push 302
IainMH writes "Over at the BBC, there is a report that despite the slow build up, IBM is spending $100m (£52m) over the next three years beefing up its commitment to Linux software. It continues: 'The cash injection will be used to help its customers use Linux on every type of device from handheld computers and phones right up to powerful servers.'" Commentary and coverage also available on TechNewsWorld and ZDNet.
They need cash ... (Score:4, Funny)
Say wah!?!?!?
IBM you BM we all BM for IBM - David Gerrold (Score:5, Funny)
I'm in. (Score:5, Funny)
I pledge to install Linux on at least one PC, one laptop, and one handheld. How much of the $100M do I get?
Dr. Evil says (Score:4, Funny)
Re:A BIG ally like IBM... (Score:2, Funny)
Yea, that seems very realistic. A giant company increasing spending because of a moral committment.
Can I score some of what you are high on?
Re:Shouldn't we be calling it Gnu-Linux? (Score:5, Funny)
Answer: Because it's easier you fucking moron!
Re:IBM you BM we all BM for IBM - David Gerrold (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Put your money where your mouth is... (Score:5, Funny)
I thought linux was free... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:IBM Linux Push Haiku (Score:4, Funny)
Probably more
Re:They need cash ... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:IBM Linux Push Haiku (Score:5, Funny)
hate is not as strong as love
they would love more bills!
Re:Credibility (Score:1, Funny)
Old school???? How old is he? Thirty?
Old school is Unix. It just happens to be new school as well. MS is a hiccup.
Re:A BIG ally like IBM... (Score:3, Funny)