Microsoft Denies Sabotaging Mandriva Linux PC Deal 161
An anonymous reader writes "Microsoft has denied sabotaging Mandriva's deal with the Nigerian government to supply Classmate PCs from Intel along with a customized Mandriva Linux operating system. 'From Microsoft's perspective it's a matter of choice. In the statement sent to InternetNews.com, Microsoft said it believes individuals, governments and other organizations should be free to choose the software and other technologies that best meet their needs. "We are seeing strong market demand for Windows on low-cost devices to help governments in the areas of education, local innovation, and jobs and opportunity," the Microsoft spokesperson said in the statement.' The company's denial is in response to Mandriva's CEO Francois Bancilhon expression of disappointment with Microsoft."
how about (Score:4, Funny)
Re:tagged STFU (Score:2, Funny)
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Well if they deny it... (Score:4, Funny)
But if they say it wasn't them, it must be one of those freak events we keep reading about in News of the World.
Re:Slightly funny (Score:5, Funny)
In unrelated news (Score:2, Funny)
"Blood? What blood? Thats not chicken blood,
it is ketchup. I am a vegetarian!"
Thomas
Re:Title is Misleading (Score:5, Funny)
New definition (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Maybe cynical - but history shows... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:It's just "good" business. (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Slightly funny (Score:4, Funny)
How about "Microsoft has a strong relationship with the government and people in Nigeria and will continue to help meet their needs" ?
Should read: "Microsoft has a large bank account and will continue to slip cash to certain government officials in Nigeria." There, that fixed it.
Re:Slightly funny (Score:3, Funny)