Re:Perhaps if everyone in the 'community' (Score 1)

I remember downloading a version of windows media (can't remember what it was called then, DirectMovie or something) for Linux _written_ by Microsoft, it must of been one of their first Linux projects, and it was free. As mentioned before, that died a quick and silent death.don't see any reason why Microsoft wouldn't write IE or Media player for free for Linux (Linux isn't seriously going to threaten Windows on the desktop for a while - just like MacOS). M$ obviously does, they have ported to HP-UX and Solaris, which are only a VERY small part of the total X workstation servers. Also, the last time I checked, lynx displayed better and was more solid then Explorer... Also, linux IS a threat on the desktop for them RIGHT NOW. Except for that fact that every childish linux geek wannabe keeps cracking jokes about microsoft, using halarious dollar signs when writing MS or Microsoft, and making stupid jokes about BSOD when Windows/MS isn't even involved. I have over 10 years of professional experience with the Redmond Co. Based on this experience and actual knowledge about their product ( I am MCSE ) I can say that the only thing they have done good so far is taking bashings. Try setting up a cluster of centrally managed NT webservers with one single FTP box for webserving. This is the way most ISPs will want to do business. Oh, yes, remotely manageble from any platform with encrypted text only interface like ssh. Really, they offer a great alternative for novell 3 and several textbased frontoffice apps that run on DOS. As soon as you want to do anything in a way that they haven't thought of or if you want to interface with other OSes or software, don't go near them, because they always shut the door. Oh yes, great support they have, it takes $$, lots of time, then lots of more time to wait for a bugfix if you discover one. My experience is that most *NIX vendors, even GPL linux, has a better support, free or payed for, then M$ it's best option available for $$$.