R0047/2026-03-29/Q001/SRC01-E04¶
Extract¶
Additional Moore quotes from the article, addressing Microsoft and the desktop:
Phil made this clear when he turned to Jason Matusow of Microsoft and said, "You can have the desktop. It's a pain in the ass. I don't want it. I just want the (core) where all the money's made."
Later he added, "I will bet my career that Microsoft is going to get wiped out on the desktop in the next ten years. Not in this country." Turning again to Jason, he said, "You're going to own it here because America loves you guys. You're set, for at least ten years."
And on overseas Linux adoption:
Look overseas at what's happening [with Linux]. It doesn't matter what distribution. Because [Linux is] economical for people in foreign countries. It lets them invest in their own local software companies without putting money into these guys' pockets [indicates Microsoft] or some other foreign corporation that doesn't have a vested interest in your own economy and your own culture. That's going to be the number one reason why open source ends up taking over the planet.
And on proprietary vendors:
"I think you'll see proprietary companies shifted out to the leaf nodes, coming up with special-purpose applications that are difficult to do on a large scale."
Relevance to Hypotheses¶
| Hypothesis | Relevance |
|---|---|
| H1 | N/A |
| H2 | Contradicts — article contains substantially more content than R0045 captured |
| H3 | Supports — R0045 Q004 underreported the breadth of Moore's remarks |
Context¶
R0045 Q004 focused on the 90% Linux prediction and SCO concern but did not capture these additional quotes about Microsoft, overseas adoption, or proprietary vendors. These quotes show Moore made a broader set of predictions and arguments beyond the headline claim.
Notes¶
- Moore spoke "for several minutes, pacing in front of the stage, addressing both the audience and the panel" -- this was a substantial impromptu speech, not a brief comment.
- Searls compared Moore's performance to "Frank Sinatra fronting Tommy Dorsey's band" -- suggesting a charismatic, commanding delivery.
- The article notes "When he finished, there was applause."