Microsoft launches new pre-Windows 7 anti-Linux offensive
Microsoft has confirmed it developed materials that portray Linux as unsuitable for consumer use, and distributed these to retail sales staff around the United States.
Among its claims the sales materials asserts that Windows scores a “many” for compatibility with cameras, iPod and MP3 players, as well as for printers and scanners. Linux is rated as “few.”
Microsoft asserts the charts were “specifically developed to show sales professionals the important differences between Linux computers and Windows computers, so they are well equipped to help customers purchase a PC that gives them the experience they expect.”
The big danger with sales materials like these, and no doubt Microsoft’s hope, is that people will read them without any critical thought.
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Evil
They are so evil. That's just mean.
re: launches offensive
Without critical thought - hmmmmmmmm, that seems to be right up the Linux Fanboy's alley.