Working for Microsoft (was Re: [nzlug] Linux-friendly banks in NZ?)

[Cliff Pratt]

Volker Kuhlmann wrote:
> On Fri 02 May 2008 22:02:06 NZST +1200, Cliff Pratt wrote:
> 
>>> (Btw this is a Linux list. You aren't working for Microsoft, are
>>> you?)
>> Volker, I know you probably meant it as a joke
> 
> I did.
> 
That's cool, though it hit a nerve, obviously! <grin>
> 
> Btw assuming that Microsoft is listening here is probably safe. They 
> have enough money to pay someone to monitor lists like these and
> squash any rebellion early where ever they can.
> 
I don't believe that they *pay* people. I believe it is both personal
and professional interest, and I don't believe it goes one way.
> 
> I have it off-list that Microsoft employees are subscribed to CLUG,
> and I don't assume it's for the purpose of promoting Linux.
> 
But you don't believe it could be honest interest?

(This time I really mean it. I don't intend to re-enter this thread.)

Cheers,

Cliff