Re: [Fsfe-uk] Savage discounts from MS flush OSS desktop from Newham (the Reg)

[Tom Coady]

James Heald said the following on 23/01/2004 10:20:

> More details coming out of Newham:
>
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/35063.html


Yes I saw that, but I am starting to wonder about this story as it 
changes each time there's a new article. This time they are saying they 
only got the concessions because netproject had a viable alternative 
that could be implemented and that Mr Gates is coming to town.

Not to belittle netproject, but how hard can it be to demonstrate viable 
FLOSS alternatives? And as for Mr Gates, it reminds me of something 
feudal, like the release of political prisoners to celebrate the King's 
birthday.