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The Truth about Microsoft's Fear of Linux

Well, well, well, if it isn't a Halloween video, of sorts. The Halloween Documents, as they are known, consist of various leaked documents from Microsoft (and those connected with the company), regarding their fears and concerns around Open Source Software in the late 90s (mainly Linux). As well as being packed with frightful suggestions, and abject fear about what a free OS could do to their market domination, the Halloween documents offer yet an interesting (and somewhat damming) view into Microsoft's marketing tactics during these years.

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  • Originally Aired October 31, 2020
  • Runtime 18 minutes
  • Production Code SXGAiTjFiMA
  • Network YouTube
  • Created November 1, 2020 by
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