Microsoft Was Distributing Ubuntu Linux 281
ausage writes "Groklaw has noted that for the last few days, Microsoft has been distributing Unbuntu Desktop Linux from the Windows Marketplace Website. The page is gone now, but can still — as of this morning — be seen using Google cache. 'Heaven only knows that's true, simply perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. The part Microsoft got wrong is it says the license is "Free" and "No limitations". Actually, the GPL does set some limitations, like what you are responsible to do if you redistribute.'"
BWHAHAH (Score:5, Funny)
Interesting to see what comes out of this (Score:5, Funny)
First Post! or maybe not (Score:5, Funny)
1) It was on a blackberry confiscated by the communist French govt.
2) I was ready to post, but the lake I was fishing on suddenly disappeared
3) I was 4th born in my family and I'm too stupid to post
4) ???
5) Profit!
MS distributing a Linux distro? (Score:5, Funny)
"Unbuntu"? (Score:5, Funny)
"Groklaw has noted that for the last few days, Microsoft has been distributing Unbuntu Desktop Linux from the Windows Marketplace Website.
However, according to the cached page Microsoft spelled 'Ubuntu' correctly.
Rebuntu link? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:System Requirements (Score:4, Funny)
System requirements (Score:4, Funny)
Windows 3.x
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows Me
Windows NT
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows MCE
Windows 2003 Server
*snerk* The Windows 3.1 requirement really makes this post.
SP1 (Score:5, Funny)
Re:confusing (Score:4, Funny)
Performance Review (Score:5, Funny)
Well, I'm pretty sure his next review is going to be even worse.
Comment removed (Score:2, Funny)
Where can I (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Interesting to see what comes out of this (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Rebuntu link? (Score:5, Funny)
Also -- obligatory xkcd. [xkcd.com]
Re:Distributing? (Score:3, Funny)
Which version was it? (Score:3, Funny)
Ubuntu Home Premium
Ubuntu Ultimate
Ubuntu Business
or
Ubuntu Home Server?
Re:MS distributing a Linux distro? (Score:4, Funny)
Re:confusing (Score:5, Funny)
There's a world of difference between telling someone where to download something and selling them a voucher directly redeemable against a product and commercial support package. If I tell you there's a guy down the road selling crack then I'm not supplying it. If I sell you a voucher redeemable for crack from the dealer down the block, I am indirectly supplying it.
Disclaimer: IANACD (I Am Not A Crack Dealer).
Re:MS distributing a Linux distro? (Score:2, Funny)
I've tried it (Score:4, Funny)
looks nice, feels nice... only one thing disturbs me... every once in a while a paperclip appears and saies
It looks like you are trying to switch to linux.
How can I help you to stay honest?
- show me bogus statistics about how much better and more secure windows is
- threat me with patent lawsuits
- offer me more DRM
Oh, no! (Score:3, Funny)
Uh, So what?? (Score:3, Funny)
Yeah, anyone can ask for source code for Ubuntu from Microsoft. So what?? You make it sound like OMFG NOW THEY HAVE TO GIVE ME WINDOWS!!!111oneone
Re:Where can I (Score:4, Funny)
Re:confusing (Score:5, Funny)
Re:First Post! or maybe not (Score:1, Funny)
4.2) Chavez' gangsters hijacked your connection, your message was a conspiracy to overthrow his goverment
4.3) You were using a microsoft modified ubuntu installation, that surprisingly, was full of bugs
Re:Interesting to see what comes out of this (Score:3, Funny)