[US] Variations on a Theme by Ballmer

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Here are several different articles about MS CEO Steve Ballmer's Wednesday memo to all Microsoft employees. In the memo, Ballmer is obviously worried about Linux, and at the same time is very critical of it. Ballmer is quoted as saying, "IBM's endorsement of Linux has added credibility and an illusion of support and accountability," which we find amusing considering Microsoft's own history.