[Rumour] Microsoft In Negotiations To Buy Canonical?

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Link: The Ubuntu Conspiracy | Linux Journal

 

...With Ubuntu and its derivatives installed on millions of home computers and Web servers, the takeover would be disruptive to say the least. After all, in a world where most people think that Windows is "just how computers work", not using Microsoft products is a deliberate choice. If Microsoft bought Canonical, millions of users would have to jump ship or accept life under the Microsoft banner...

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Perhaps they are regretting selling all of their Apple stock back in 2003 and want to get a part of someones action once more?