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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Dave Low writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
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> > > > > > MS is not a monopoly.
<text circumcision...snippy, snippy!>
> 1. It's not about the OS, whatever the merits of DOS/Windows//NT. It's about
> producing the OS _and_ the application software (whatever the merits of the
> Office suite). By developing both the platform and the applications that 90%
> of users want, MS gains a massive advantage over anyone who wants to develop
> either a platform or apps separately. And it's not just because they've got
> better developers or a better distribution network -- they can customise
> both product lines to work optimally with one another, shutting out other
> developers. This is especially so when they have the inside running on new
> versions of the apps and OS.
>
> 2. I'm not really interested in reviewing the anti-trust case in detail with
> regard to pre-installs. I think it's worth noting how ignorant many people
> are of even the most basic software customisations (like setting a new
> default homepage on their browser for instance), and how unreasonable it is
> that "industry standards" should be tied to a particular corporation's products.
>
> > > Thirdly, OS/application "efficiency" makes it much easier
> > > to compromise security (and privacy?), cf Lovebug, Melissa etc.
> >
> > Here you have something. I'm just not sure what. I'd say take a looksee to
> > see if those license provisions that disclaim responsibility are actually
> > enforcable...
>
> Or build and use systems that aren't as intrinsically vulnerable...
Hit...
http://www.satirewire.com/news/0110/terror_bill.shtml
...and run!
Matt
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