Microsoft Buys OpenOffice.org 124
Micahel West writes "As reported on OpenOffice.org: 'For an undisclosed sum but reputed to be in the billions, Microsoft's Bill Gates has personally bought the leading open-source desktop project. Saying he "was sick and tired of open-source eating away at his profits," the world's richest man decided to put an end to the nuisance and simply buy OpenOffice.org. It will form part of a growing list of Microsoft acquisitions including several erstwhile competitors, a considerable number of prominent politicians, and a few small governments.'"
In other news.... (Score:5, Funny)
That was dumb. (Score:3, Funny)
Obligatory Simpsons video (Score:3, Funny)
I didn't get rich by writing cheques! [mediawart.com]
(Apparently this won't work for linux users, fittingly
Please (Score:4, Funny)
Pleaaase Slashdot editors, on my knees I beg you to remove the pink color. It hurts our eyes reaaally hard. April Fool's Day is supposed to be a joke, not a torture. Please be clement.
Bah... (Score:4, Funny)
Man... If that's all you can complain about then consider youself lucky. I once had Microsoft Word restart the whole computer.
April 2nd (Score:3, Funny)
OK, I suggest everyone emails Cmdr Taco with a one word message:
"Subtlety!"
And if he doesn't get it, we should round up a posse to rivet a brass plaque with "Subtlety" engraved on it to his forehead.
I REALLY Like Pickles!!!! (Score:5, Funny)
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