Steve Ballmer: Linux Bigger Competitor than Apple

Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer had some interesting things to say yesterday about which companies Microsoft sees as its competitors in the client operating system space. You’d think Apple was their number one competitor – and you’d be wrong. Microsoft sees two other competitors as their primary adversaries. Read The Rest

Give Up Internet‘s Note

“Mac OS” runs only on Macs, Linux runs on everywhere and is gaining traction with Microsoft’ top hardware partners.

Give Up Internet‘s Decision

Ballmer is right.

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