tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694996996252410363.post3682968390366652021..comments2011-03-02T00:11:57.251-08:00Comments on Because Freedom Matters: The real, and unusual, story between Microsoft and PiracyOmar S. Hafezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08866234943075523845noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694996996252410363.post-70358088098466081772010-05-16T05:00:19.155-07:002010-05-16T05:00:19.155-07:00I agree with Mad Hatter. When the progressive demi...I agree with Mad Hatter. When the progressive demise of Microsoft is eventually noticed by the general public; the events that lead to that day will have been going on for at least 20 years. I am working on the theory that by 2020 it will be obvious to all. Microsoft's lasting impact will be as a textbook case of how a poor product can succeed by using every ruthless and dubious practice in the book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694996996252410363.post-2366387424603228432010-05-02T05:26:53.195-07:002010-05-02T05:26:53.195-07:00Actually from what I can see Microsoft is in deep ...Actually from what I can see Microsoft is in deep trouble, much like GM was 7-8 years ago where the public face looked fine, but internally the rot would force the company to file for bankruptcy protection. The OEMS are playing with options. None of them love Microsoft, and with so much computing being online, it's easier to sell people on switching.<br /><br />Linux market share is above 10% and it's rising. Microsoft is trying to hide this of course. They know, as does everyone else, that if things hit the tipping point, that they are toast.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18354974465136846413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694996996252410363.post-48823183836320428232010-04-30T06:43:14.422-07:002010-04-30T06:43:14.422-07:00Well...in principle, I agree with you. Bottom to t...Well...in principle, I agree with you. Bottom to top change is what should be preferred - and for the right reasons. But I don't see that happening. The most we can expect is for people to change to Free software if they find it convenient. Ask yourself this: why did more than one third of users globally switch to Firefox? Because they "woke up" and saw Microsoft for what it really is, or because Firefox was/is more stable and more resistant to malware?Myfraudsofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06607768750217428657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694996996252410363.post-21336608483512965072010-04-29T11:36:04.792-07:002010-04-29T11:36:04.792-07:00Actually, I have to disagree with you here. I beli...Actually, I have to disagree with you here. I believe that change must come from down to up, not vice versa. If we work on changing the mentality of the people, these people will wake up and refuse the misery they're living in, they'll refuse being a mass-experimentation field for MS or any other company. They will learn to value their humanity, dignity and freedom. Then, and only then, shall we see a major substantial change on a governmental and political level.Omar S. Hafezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08866234943075523845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8694996996252410363.post-59501084410194381712010-04-29T08:25:56.353-07:002010-04-29T08:25:56.353-07:00Yes, people will suddenly awaken and see Myfraudso...Yes, people will suddenly awaken and see Myfraudsoft for what they truly are! I sure love this New-Age consciousness awakening thing. <br />It won't happen buddy! People are sheep. Removing Microsoft needs to be done at government and big business level, initially for money saving purposes and/or political reasons (less US influence). The sheeple will just follow.Myfraudsofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06607768750217428657noreply@blogger.com