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What's really happening: First things first:
-This is a problem with pirating windows, Linux only gets caught in the crossfire.

-The pirates have no idea what they're missing . They lost a good OS.

-I doubt the figure is really as high as 80%. I'd like to see this guy's sources.

"A comparable lack of drivers, training costs and migration headaches will also retard desktop Linux growth."

-Lack of drivers is *NOT* a problem if Linux is pre-installed. Of course the company is going to ensure the hardware they put Linux on supports it. This is FUD in its purest form.

-Training and migration are costs are a factor *ANY* time a company wants to change OSes. It would be no different of they were switching to Windows from Linux.

"Windows accounted for around 5 percent to 6 percent of the cost of building a "professional"-level PC in 1996. Now, the operating system accounts for 12 percent to 15 percent of the cost."

Yup, Windows is way overpriced.

"Still, the growing acceptance of Linux has prompted Microsoft to hatch plans for releasing an inexpensive version of Windows, called Windows XP Starter Edition"

In exchange for functionality, of course. Which won't compete any better than the full version of Windows, since it's competing with fully-functional OSes.; Posted by: CobraA1 Posted on: 09/29/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Desktop Linux a vehicle for pirating Windows Loverock Davidson | 09/29/04

You'll believe anything won't you jstead1 | 09/29/04

Misapplied fact, misbegotten conclusion John Le'Brecage | 09/30/04

re: Misapplied fact, misbegotten conclusion jdahs@... | 09/30/04

so is gartner saying ACTIVATION doesn't work? V Sanders | 09/30/04

Not a word about activation amicus_curious | 09/30/04

It does work.. d_jedi | 09/30/04

In case you hadn't heard.. Wolfie2K3 | 11/29/04

hmm... wimbo_z | 09/30/04

"Linsux" and "fanboys" Expatriate US Geek | 09/30/04

Oh Dear we got us a real live one here folks peten | 09/30/04

'Splain Lucy.... Wolfie2K3 | 11/29/04

Windows Profit Margin Like 85% andyhayes1 | 09/29/04

at some point all cost are covered - then is 100% from that point on(NT) V Sanders | 09/30/04

and if they want a tax write off, just donate a few thousand copies V Sanders | 09/30/04

You have apparently never donated anything amicus_curious | 09/30/04

That is initial margin amicus_curious | 09/30/04

Not really.. d_jedi | 09/30/04

Copycats... jacarter3 | 09/30/04

Actually... Wolfie2K3 | 11/29/04

read wimbo_z | 09/30/04

Where do you get that number? d_jedi | 09/30/04

Used to be worse GreatInca | 09/30/04

"will be" ? Richard Flude | 09/29/04

so ... George Mitchell | 09/29/04

More Gardner FUD Seething Ganglia | 09/29/04

I am not so sure about that prong@... | 09/29/04

Geez, the story makes no sense jstead1 | 09/29/04

No basis in fact Chad_z | 09/30/04

What's really happening CobraA1 | 09/29/04

great point Jeff Spicoli | 09/29/04

All good points Chad_z | 09/30/04

Microsoft in a catch-22 d_jedi | 09/30/04

This is a joke... right? jstead1 | 09/29/04

MS Tax mobrien_12@... | 09/30/04

Same thought SC-man | 09/30/04

Sounds like a lot of trouble John L. Ries | 09/29/04

.. but the advantage of that approach is.. d_jedi | 09/30/04

.And your point is... John L. Ries | 09/30/04

My point is.. d_jedi | 10/01/04

I'll accept that. John L. Ries | 10/01/04

MS should employ a dongle ... George Mitchell | 09/29/04

Wow...that would be awesome! After all... Stellardyne | 09/29/04

is the same thing basicly V Sanders | 09/30/04

and do not forget V Sanders | 09/30/04

Isn't that what they're doing? d_jedi | 09/30/04

And just suppose ... George Mitchell | 09/30/04

I agree with you but you were harsh on the other guy DigitalKid | 09/30/04

Actually...the hack could circumvent the dongle... Stellardyne | 09/30/04

Thanks for explaining DigitalKid | 09/30/04

No...actually dongle protection is easy to get passed... Stellardyne | 09/30/04

You are right, Windows piracy is not new. George Mitchell | 09/30/04

Palladium anyone? mobrien_12@... | 09/30/04

sounds good V Sanders | 09/30/04

Thats true anon_engr | 09/29/04

Umm...I don't get it... Stellardyne | 09/29/04

I agree with you V Sanders | 09/30/04

Huh? d_jedi | 09/30/04

GETTING AWAY OF HAVING TO PAY FOR A NEW VERSION EVERY YEAR gui_mart | 10/12/04

Oh My GAWD! what a bunch of MORONS! igaduma | 09/29/04

How about instead of name calling... Michael Kelly | 09/30/04

Onebase richdave | 10/02/04

Well, since Gartner hates MS, it must be true FilledOut | 09/30/04

MS is gartners biggest 'customer' doh123 | 09/30/04

I've never seen such a poorly written.... BitTwiddler | 09/30/04

what percent of windows pc become linux V Sanders | 09/30/04

Survey says: Gartner's hidden truths John Le'Brecage | 09/30/04

HEY EVERYONE! HE MENTIONS ME!! Loverock Davidson | 09/30/04

And you wonder why Physco Dude | 09/30/04

Same old trick achavez382 | 09/30/04

Same old trick Loverock Davidson | 09/30/04

Must be IT_User | 09/30/04

You are after all the epitome of the remark... John Le'Brecage | 09/30/04

Up to the OEMs amicus_curious | 09/30/04

Only in theory Yagotta B. Kidding | 09/30/04

This article misleading at best.. d_jedi | 09/30/04

What About Removing XP to Install Linux??? Refund??? brenthawkinsmd | 09/30/04

Someone tried that in Australia a few years back! B.O.F.H. | 09/30/04

Ummm, and you didn't know Windows was included in the price? No_Ax_to_Grind | 09/30/04

Hey, dull ax. richdave | 10/02/04

This USED to be a good argument ... George Mitchell | 09/30/04

$36 Bill4 | 09/30/04

If you only want to run three apps at a time, with no networking, no WMP... d_jedi | 09/30/04

Hmmmmm. richdave | 10/02/04

Sink the pirates Yagotta B. Kidding | 09/30/04

Sink the pirates rcarlson52@... | 09/30/04

Please Define Desktop Linux rcarlson52@... | 09/30/04

Screams past!!?? richdave | 10/02/04

Using Licensed copies RexBallard | 09/30/04

MS "Monopolistic Extortion" continues... PVkWatts | 09/30/04

I don't understand why MS hasn't revived Xenix. richdave | 10/02/04

Can be a good little sandbox for viral testing FilledOut | 09/30/04

Gartner has it backwards - again RexBallard | 09/30/04

Truth hurts.... (nt) No_Ax_to_Grind | 09/30/04

Happens everytime dw5437@... | 09/30/04

I don't like bootleggers. I like P2P. Free is better than a buck. GreatInca | 09/30/04

I knew it was gartner just from the title Arrg | 09/30/04

.....and why? ka0mos | 09/30/04

Windows is a bigger vehicle for piracy - read how ! mvaar | 10/01/04

Biased Viewpoint. Traveler545220 | 10/01/04

Blackbeard the Pirate calling FOUL ? ? ? ? Oat Mea1 | 10/01/04

Piracy!? Wait a minute richdave | 10/02/04

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