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John Galt is dead or Linus shrugs

John Galt is dead or Linus shrugsLinux isn't a good example.It's expense reduction vs Unix for servers, funded by lower staffing costs.A better example is a product like OpenOffice.org, proprietary software given to a project as a desperation play because the former owner4 couldn't make a profit. And hopes...

Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, Dana, Whole Community, John Galt, Ayn Rand, Objectivism, Linus

Discussion threads 2008-10-27

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Is $235 million a small price to pay for the next billion users?

Is $235 million a small price to pay for the next billion users?Marketing. not philanthropy ....[i]"This is not a philanthropic effort, this is a business," Orlando Ayala of Microsoft told the Reuter's news agency.[/i]http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6571139.stmHow long is Microsoft going to keep up this facade?[i]"If you tell a lie big enough and...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Development tools, small price, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-01-22

Encyclopedia of Philosophy - FREE 3 chapters in the trial version. (Mobile)

Boost Your grades with this illustrated comprehensive quick-study guide. Navigate from TOC or search for words or phrases. FREE 3 chapters in the trial version.AudienceIntended for everyone interested in Philosophy, particularly undergraduate and graduate students.Features Clear and concise explanations. Search for words or phrases. Comprehensive Glossary.Table of Contents I. Introduction...

Tags: Mobile, Philosophy, Business Ethics, Leadership, Management

Software downloads 2007-04-25

EU fines Microsoft millions of dollars

EU fines Microsoft millions of dollarsWowThat is completely unjustified. "Slightly more than one percent of Microsoft's roughly $53 billion cash on hand", it's just plain riduiculous.Should be $10 BILLIONMake it sting and mean something and make it have bite. Otherwise it will be a drop in...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., intellectual property, trade secret

Discussion threads 2004-03-22