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

["William H. Magill" <magill@mcgillsociety.org>]

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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