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Redmond, Washington, Feb. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp.'s Windows operating-system chief, Jim Allchin, says that freely distributed software code such as rival Linux could stifle innovation and that legislators need to understand the threat.

One of the reasons that I make http://www.scripting.com a daily visit is the leads that Dave puts up. In this case the insight provided by Craig Burton and his Alchin Advice:

The reason Jim doesn't like the open source movement is because it is doing the same thing to Microsoft that Microsoft does to other companies.

Craig Burton is in a unique postion to call Allchin on his pontifications about Open Soure. Go read Criag's weblog entry for its insight and candour. This why the web is so great! Completely unadulterated opinions.