[ale] Bangalore Bill

[Michael D. Hirsch]

On Tuesday 12 November 2002 07:14 am, Jim wrote:
> Looks like Bill Gates has launched phase on of his conquest of India. He
> is donating money by the millions there and trying to improve
> Microsoft's position in the software industry of that country. This is a
> shrewd move, since India is more successful in software outsourcing than
> any other country. If Microsoft can get a foothold there, it can do much
> to negate Linux' gains in other countries. The link is here:
>
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/2447285.stm

This was predicted by the user groups there.  A couple of weeks ago the 
Indian govt said they were going to look into Linux.  This announcement 
came coincidentally right after bill or Balmer or someone high up in MS 
said they would visit India.  It was widely perceived as a way to squeeze 
MS for more concessions.  I'd say they were right.

--Michael

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