MS cannot go open source because it is to big of a nightmare to even consider. In addition, they are not able to maintain backward compatiblity to that degree from the different versions within their own code, only to a released API level. Further, they have demonstrated they are even unable to restrict an OS to be just an OS anymore. They just keep giving the same old system a new facelift with new programs that elliminate competition.

I am a fulltime Linux user, but with 16 years of professional computer experience. The vast majority of computer users today do not have that experience and they do not want it. Until Linux is able to develop the standards across all distros like MS, the consumer will continue to choose MS products. MS success demonstrates that the consumer does not care about source code but that ease of use is most important! And most are unable to use what they have now. And that my friends is where we come in.




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