[CLUE-Talk] MS buying Linux for CA schools, $1.1 Billion settlement? \\ the heck you say!!!

[bill ehlert]

--- Jef Barnhart <jef at batky-howell.com> wrote:
> Reaching for the tin foil hat.
> 
> Yes the voucher is only valid for MS Software.

**  why do you think so ?????

    from the linked-to page:

    "Consumers and businesses may use the refund
to purchase desktop, laptop or tablet computers
that run on Microsoft Windows or any other
operating system, including rivals from Apple
Computer or Linux. They may also purchase
monitors, scanners, pointing devices, keyboards
or other hardware, as well as software from any
provider."




> 
> Jef
> 
> On Sun, 2003-01-12 at 19:25, Dennis J Perkins
> wrote:
> > 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.






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