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IBM to pledge $1 billion to boost Linux: WSJ
Marketwatch ^ | Tuesday, 17 September 2013 3:35 a.m. Today - | By Barbara Kollmeyer

Posted on 09/17/2013 10:09:49 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach

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To: CodeToad

What’s it like? How does it feel?


21 posted on 09/17/2013 12:36:09 PM PDT by ShadowAce (Linux -- The Ultimate Windows Service Pack)
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To: eyedigress

If the implication is that “the nation’s cloud centers” all run Windows, you are sadly mistaken. And even if they did, Linux will inevitably displace them as more users realize what a POS Microslop is.


22 posted on 09/17/2013 12:40:48 PM PDT by IronJack (=)
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To: UriÂ’el-2012

“Perhaps they wanted to concentrate on core business”

Which iiiissss?


23 posted on 09/17/2013 1:22:16 PM PDT by CodeToad (Liberals are bloodsucking ticks. We need to light the matchstick to burn them off. -786 +969)
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To: djf

I hve heard the story as a large number.


24 posted on 09/17/2013 3:37:22 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

Well, that should be the kiss of death for Linux. ;’)


25 posted on 09/17/2013 5:11:24 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (It's no coincidence that some "conservatives" echo the hard left.)
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U-2012>Perhaps they wanted to concentrate on core business

Which iiiissss?

Here is their mission statement:
"At IBM, we strive to lead in the invention, development and
manufacture of the industry's most advanced information technologies,
including computer systems, software, storage systems and
microelectronics.

We translate these advanced technologies into value for our customers
through our professional solutions, services and consulting businesses worldwide."


26 posted on 09/17/2013 5:27:10 PM PDT by Uri’el-2012 (Psalm 119:174 I long for Your salvation, YHvH, Your teaching is my delight.)
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