Microsoft warns Asian governments of Linux lawsuits

Is this wrong propaganda or upcoming truth? There is always the big question if Linux is cheaper than Microsoft, considering all factors in the calculation. Governments of various countries have taken the calculation to different levels and switched to Linux for various, even other reasons. China switched, it is said, because they don't like to be too dependent on just one company and they are worried that Microsoft has a spy program in their software that would allow U.S. authorities to read all those documents on the government computers or switch them off if needed.

Now Microsoft, facing with a still growing Linux says that Linux violates more than 228 patents - and that those who switch to Linux might have to face lawsuits once WTO agreements are enforced in the Asian region.

Ballmer says that "Someday, for all countries that are entering the WTO (World Trade Organization), somebody will come and look for money owing to the rights for that intellectual property."

Well, may be by than, there is a different discussion ongoing about copyright issues, intellectual properties and even more, more competition is there threatening the giant.

(By Asia Business Consulting)