We received a 'take down' notice from Microsoft regarding MSfreePC. This morning I sent our response to Mr. Gates:
'I am disappointed that you cannot see how MSfreePC honors both the spirit and the letter of the anti-trust settlement agreement. Your protests that digital signatures are not valid are surprising — you seem to have no objections when digital signatures are used to build Microsoft's profits at MSN, Expedia, or .Net. It's hypocritical for Microsoft to endorse digital transactions to bolster your business, but resist them whenever it may cost Microsoft some money.
It's also shameful that such a wealthy company uses public schools as a smokescreen to hide your true motivations which is to reduce the dollars Microsoft must payout. If you have genuine concern for California schools, then why not give 100% of unclaimed monies to schools in cash?
Our plan is to continue to offer the MSfreePC service in spite of Microsoft threats. I believe you refer to this as the 'right to innovate.' Sincerely, Michael Robertson, CEO Lindows.com'
