[CLUE-Talk] MS buying Linux for CA schools, $1.1 Billion settlement?

[Dennis J Perkins]

Kevin Cullis wrote:
> Hey all,
> 
> Anyone know Linux people in California?  Tell them to buy Linux now for
> all of the schools:
> 
> http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/030111/microsoft_settlement_2.html
> 
> Kevin
> 


When I read about the settlement, I thought it was odd.  It looks like 
you can get reimbursed in computer equipment or software, but not cash.
This would be a most appropriate method of punishment if MS if forced to 
furnish schools with its biggest threat.