Linux: Please don't stop us from slamming us.

Recently, it has been a big stir for Microsoft to provide retailers with information about Linux. It is understood that Microsoft also admitted yesterday that the online exposure to the electronics retailer Best Buy's presentation is indeed from Microsoft, but stressed that this is only to help sales staff "to distinguish between the significant difference between Linux and Windows computers" ; In this so-called "differentiation" document, Microsoft stated many shortcomings of Linux. For example, Linux has poor support for MP3 multimedia players such as cameras and iPods, and has poor compatibility with printers and scanners. Does not support games like World of Warcraft.

Today, the Linux Foundation publicly responded to Microsoft’s actions, and executive director Jim Zemlin issued a righteous condemnation statement accusing Microsoft of trying to use Linux-related patents to profit from it and demanding that Microsoft “do not In the case of hacking the ground, Linux should be properly competed on the basis of quality rather than through such despicable means.

Zemlin first expressed his praise and gratitude to the open source organization Open Invention Network (OIN) for the acquisition of 22 Linux-related patents held by AST from AST. He pointed out that Microsoft tried to indirectly attack Linux, Microsoft. Selling their own Linux-related patents to other institutions or companies, and then sit on these companies to sue Linux for patent infringement, thus achieving the goal of hitting Linux. Fortunately, the Linux community is actively taking the necessary measures, including the acquisition of various Linux-related patents.

Zemlin also pointed out: "Windows and Linux will coexist as a key part of the global computing architecture soon. Consumers who have the opportunity to contact Microsoft CEO Steven Ballmer should tell Microsoft." Don't secretly attack Linux in the back, because the public needs collaboration. Let us pray together that Microsoft will realize that if you want to truly win the market, don't continue to make small moves, and don't bother us with patents and tricks. ”