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Smitedogg
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reply to KodiacZiller

Re: Microsoft Embraces Another Linux Company

said by KodiacZiller:

said by jdong:

So yeah, legal bullying.
Or what the mafia calls a protection racket. Not much difference really. Instead of taking you to court, the mafia just busts your knee caps. Different tactics, same racket.
Or sometimes its cheaper to hire said goons vs dragging it out in court. The yakuza has filled that niche well for a very long time, and there are Russians, Chilenos and .ZA's in the racket, too.

And Americans.

Bidness ain't about ethics, its all about Cost/Benefit to maximize $$$$.

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