Secret Microsoft plot to promote open source exposed!

A grain of truth even in the wildest fantasies? ::

Secret Microsoft plot to promote open source exposed!
By Nicholas Petreley, Originally published Feb 12, 2003
Printed from LinuxWorld.com
http://www.linuxworld.com/site-stories/2003/0212.petreley.html

Summary
Our Hero uncovers Microsoft's ingenious, covert marketing efforts to
promote Linux and open source via its own products' security
vulnerabilities. This column is intended for mature audiences with a keen
eye for sarcasm. (1,600 words)

(LinuxWorld) — I believe I have stumbled upon two of Microsoft's
most-startling and best-kept secrets, the ramifications of which for Linux
and open source are profound.

The revelation began when I realized that I had been mistaken in thinking
that the lack of a well-funded marketing department could prevent open
source and free software from displacing the commercial variety. The events
of the past few months demonstrate that free software is being promoted by
the richest and most-talented marketing organization on the planet: Microsoft.
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