Microsoft has a little liability problem called Windows. Many are no doubt aware of a would-be class-action lawsuit launched last week in California. The suit targets Microsoft over security problems. The plaintiff is a woman who had her identity stolen. Details are
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Benedict, you bring a very interesting point. Many people points at Microsoft as being a monopoly, and at the same time advocating that Linux/OSX is better suited than Windows for most task.
Totally contradictory.
Either you qualify Microsoft as monopoly AND admit that Linux/OSX/etc aren't viable alternative because of Windows crushing superiority, or you continue pushing Linux as better than Windows but then stop repeating MS is a monopoly.
Benedict, you bring a very interesting point. Many people points at Microsoft as being a monopoly, and at the same time advocating that Linux/OSX is better suited than Windows for most task.
Totally contradictory.
Either you qualify Microsoft as monopoly AND admit that Linux/OSX/etc aren't viable alternative because of Windows crushing superiority, or you continue pushing Linux as better than Windows but then stop repeating MS is a monopoly.