well, we're already investing more than a $1 billion in Linux across the corporation.
IMHO money may talk in some situations, but what the Linux community could use now is someone to do some talking literally. Specifically I see a need to have someone who has some power (IBM Perhaps) to speak up. Every day articles or speeches are released with Microsoft ragging on Open Source and the whole Linux Movement. It would be nice to see a major Linux Supporter (IBM Perhaps) step up and defend the community.
While throwing $1 Billion at the cause is nice, it is also for IBM's bottom line. If they are really supporting the movement then they should be willing to stand up and take a stand.
Talk is cheap..... (Score:2)
IMHO money may talk in some situations, but what the Linux community could use now is someone to do some talking literally. Specifically I see a need to have someone who has some power (IBM Perhaps) to speak up. Every day articles or speeches are released with Microsoft ragging on Open Source and the whole Linux Movement. It would be nice to see a major Linux Supporter (IBM Perhaps) step up and defend the community.
While throwing $1 Billion at the cause is nice, it is also for IBM's bottom line. If they are really supporting the movement then they should be willing to stand up and take a stand.
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