[NTLUG:Discuss] What makes Linux great?

[terry]

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> From: discuss-bounces at ntlug.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at ntlug.org]On Behalf
> Of Michael Surkan
> Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2003 3:01 PM
> To: discuss at ntlug.org
> Subject: [NTLUG:Discuss] What makes Linux great?
> 
> I am a program manager at Microsoft doing some research around how we
> can improve our operating systems. My goal is to help us identify
> capabilities, improvements, and features that Microsoft should be
> focusing on to help our customers over the next 5 years or so.
> 
> I am particularly interested in hearing from Linux users, and get their
> input about what they feel should be the priorities. In particular, I
> would like to better understand what it is that makes Linux and Open
> Source solutions so useful for you.
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It appears to me that MS is thinking of getting into the Linux market, 
they're wanting to conjure up a Linux distro of their own.
"If ya can't beet 'em, join 'em."