William H. Magill on 2 Apr 2004 17:32:02 -0000


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[PLUG] Well, its official -- Sun is serious about being anti Linux and Open Source


In announcing the 3300 person layoff following yet another quarter of losses, and settlement with Microsoft, Sun also announced that they were making Windows available on the Sun Platform.

"Windows Certification for Sun Server: Sun and Microsoft today are announcing Windows certification for Sun's Xeon servers. In addition, the Windows certification process for Sun's Opteron-based servers is moving forward."

http://www.sun.com/smi/Press/sunflash/2004-04/sunflash.20040402.3.html

The analysts on CNBC have been saying this is part and parcel of Sun's anti-Linux and anti-Open Source tactics. They also are talking about how long Sun will stay in business, some are guessing the end will come in 2005.

T.T.F.N.
William H. Magill
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