Linked by Thom Holwerda on Fri 9th May 2008 20:24 UTC
In February 2008, the European Commission fined Microsoft for the record-breaking amount of 899 million Euros, for not complying to the 2004 ruling from Brussels. Today, Microsoft announced it has decided to appeal the fine. "We are filing this appeal in a constructive effort to seek clarity from the court. We will not be saying anything further," the company stated.
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2005-07-06
At this point, the only thing that amazes me is that no one has (yet) accused you of being a Microsoft employee/shill/Bill Gates himself/etc.
Personally, my (cynical) attempt at an explanation is that "anything-but-Microsoft" posturing so become so popular that it's the first choice of those who wish to appear insightful - but can't be bothered with the effort of gaining actual insight.
The irony - and the sad part - is that when peoplle criticize Microsoft solely using simplistic rhetoric, it accomplishes the exact opposite of the intended effect. Speaking personally, it makes me want to go out and purchase Microsoft stock just to be contrary - in the same way that strident anti-smoking propaganda makes me want to go chain-smoke a pack of Lucky Strikes.
It's certainly not as if there is any lack of legitimate, specific reasons to criticize Microsoft and their software.
Edited 2008-05-10 20:13 UTC